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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.56, 503.94 and 302.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.56, 503.94 and 302.76 is: 451.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.56 : 503.94 = 302.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.56/503.94 = 302.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.56x = 503.94 × 302.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.56x = 152,572.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,572.87/337.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.99

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