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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.48, 507 and 297.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.48, 507 and 297.76 is: 447.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.48 : 507 = 297.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.48/507 = 297.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.48x = 507 × 297.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.48x = 150,964.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,964.32/337.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.33

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