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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.25, 502.92 and 323.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.25, 502.92 and 323.58 is: 482.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.25 : 502.92 = 323.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.25/502.92 = 323.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.25x = 502.92 × 323.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.25x = 162,734.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,734.85/337.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.54

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