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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.68, 507.09 and 320.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.68, 507.09 and 320.36 is: 481.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.68 : 507.09 = 320.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.68/507.09 = 320.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.68x = 507.09 × 320.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.68x = 162,448.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,448.82/337.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.07

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