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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.55, 505.78 and 298.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.55, 505.78 and 298.67 is: 447.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.55 : 505.78 = 298.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.55/505.78 = 298.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.55x = 505.78 × 298.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.55x = 151,061.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,061.31/337.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.52

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