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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.50, 503.64 and 301.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.50, 503.64 and 301.05 is: 449.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.50 : 503.64 = 301.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.50/503.64 = 301.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.50x = 503.64 × 301.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.50x = 151,620.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,620.82/337.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.25

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