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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.41, 506.14 and 297.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.41, 506.14 and 297.11 is: 445.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.41 : 506.14 = 297.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.41/506.14 = 297.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.41x = 506.14 × 297.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.41x = 150,379.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,379.26/337.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.69

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