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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.46, 505.80 and 299.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.46, 505.80 and 299.03 is: 448.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.46 : 505.80 = 299.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.46/505.80 = 299.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.46x = 505.80 × 299.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.46x = 151,246.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,246.85/337.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.20

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