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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.73, 506.12 and 301.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.73, 506.12 and 301.12 is: 451.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.73 : 506.12 = 301.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.73/506.12 = 301.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.73x = 506.12 × 301.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.73x = 152,400.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,400.08/337.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.25

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