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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.40, 506.76 and 319.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.40, 506.76 and 319.01 is: 479.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.40 : 506.76 = 319.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.40/506.76 = 319.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.40x = 506.76 × 319.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.40x = 161,657.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,657.78/337.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.13

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