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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.58, 504.90 and 301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.58, 504.90 and 301.28 is: 450.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.58 : 504.90 = 301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.58/504.90 = 301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.58x = 504.90 × 301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.58x = 152,116.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,116.27/337.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.61

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