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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.73, 505.23 and 301.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.73, 505.23 and 301.74 is: 451.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.73 : 505.23 = 301.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.73/505.23 = 301.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.73x = 505.23 × 301.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.73x = 152,448.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,448.10/337.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.39

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