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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.53, 505.86 and 316.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.53, 505.86 and 316.77 is: 474.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.53 : 505.86 = 316.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.53/505.86 = 316.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.53x = 505.86 × 316.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.53x = 160,241.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,241.27/337.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.75

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