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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.50, 505.44 and 297.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.50, 505.44 and 297.54 is: 445.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.50 : 505.44 = 297.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.50/505.44 = 297.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.50x = 505.44 × 297.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.50x = 150,388.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,388.62/337.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.60

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