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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.42, 505.05 and 300.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.42, 505.05 and 300.79 is: 450.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.42 : 505.05 = 300.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.42/505.05 = 300.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.42x = 505.05 × 300.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.42x = 151,913.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,913.99/337.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.22

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