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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.53, 503.22 and 310.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.53, 503.22 and 310.41 is: 462.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.53 : 503.22 = 310.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.53/503.22 = 310.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.53x = 503.22 × 310.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.53x = 156,204.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,204.52/337.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.79

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