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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.46, 503.60 and 301.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.46, 503.60 and 301.01 is: 449.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.46 : 503.60 = 301.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.46/503.60 = 301.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.46x = 503.60 × 301.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.46x = 151,584.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,584.61/337.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.20

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