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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.07, 502.01 and 314.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.07, 502.01 and 314.52 is: 468.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.07 : 502.01 = 314.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.07/502.01 = 314.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.07x = 502.01 × 314.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.07x = 157,890.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,890.61/337.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.43

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