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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.55, 506.52 and 310.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.55, 506.52 and 310.01 is: 465.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.55 : 506.52 = 310.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.55/506.52 = 310.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.55x = 506.52 × 310.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.55x = 157,023.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,023.73/337.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.19

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