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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.49, 507.47 and 310.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.49, 507.47 and 310.76 is: 467.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.49 : 507.47 = 310.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.49/507.47 = 310.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.49x = 507.47 × 310.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.49x = 157,699.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,699.82/337.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.27

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