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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.30, 505.40 and 304.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.30, 505.40 and 304.90 is: 456.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.30 : 505.40 = 304.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.30/505.40 = 304.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.30x = 505.40 × 304.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.30x = 154,093.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,093.93/337.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.85

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