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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.67, 505.97 and 305.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.67, 505.97 and 305.27 is: 457.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.67 : 505.97 = 305.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.67/505.97 = 305.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.67x = 505.97 × 305.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.67x = 154,455.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,455.94/337.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.42

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