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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.38, 506.08 and 298.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.38, 506.08 and 298.50 is: 447.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.38 : 506.08 = 298.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.38/506.08 = 298.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.38x = 506.08 × 298.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.38x = 151,064.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,064.88/337.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.76

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