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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.37, 506.25 and 303.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.37, 506.25 and 303.75 is: 455.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.37 : 506.25 = 303.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.37/506.25 = 303.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.37x = 506.25 × 303.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.37x = 153,771.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,771.92/337.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.80

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