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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.32, 507.42 and 289.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.32, 507.42 and 289.80 is: 435.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.32 : 507.42 = 289.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.32/507.42 = 289.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.32x = 507.42 × 289.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.32x = 147,050.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,050.32/337.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.94

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