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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.36, 503.56 and 313.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.36, 503.56 and 313.26 is: 467.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.36 : 503.56 = 313.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.36/503.56 = 313.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.36x = 503.56 × 313.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.36x = 157,745.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,745.21/337.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.59

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