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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.07, 504.56 and 287.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.07, 504.56 and 287.87 is: 430.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.07 : 504.56 = 287.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.07/504.56 = 287.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.07x = 504.56 × 287.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.07x = 145,243.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,243.73/337.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.91

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