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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.45, 507.30 and 277.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.45, 507.30 and 277.03 is: 416.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.45 : 507.30 = 277.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.45/507.30 = 277.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.45x = 507.30 × 277.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.45x = 140,537.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,537.32/337.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.47

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