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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.44, 507.24 and 283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.44, 507.24 and 283.44 is: 426.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.44 : 507.24 = 283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.44/507.24 = 283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.44x = 507.24 × 283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.44x = 143,772.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,772.11/337.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.07

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