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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.24, 507.09 and 310.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.24, 507.09 and 310.51 is: 466.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.24 : 507.09 = 310.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.24/507.09 = 310.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.24x = 507.09 × 310.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.24x = 157,456.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,456.52/337.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.90

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