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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.14, 505.93 and 311.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.14, 505.93 and 311.78 is: 467.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.14 : 505.93 = 311.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.14/505.93 = 311.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.14x = 505.93 × 311.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.14x = 157,739.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,739.34/337.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.87

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