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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.69, 506.54 and 288.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.69, 506.54 and 288.62 is: 432.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.69 : 506.54 = 288.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.69/506.54 = 288.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.69x = 506.54 × 288.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.69x = 146,197.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,197.57/337.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.93

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