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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.37, 506.28 and 312.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.37, 506.28 and 312.02 is: 468.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.37 : 506.28 = 312.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.37/506.28 = 312.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.37x = 506.28 × 312.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.37x = 157,970.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,970.02/337.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.25

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