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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.74, 505.94 and 317.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.74, 505.94 and 317.76 is: 476.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.74 : 505.94 = 317.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.74/505.94 = 317.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.74x = 505.94 × 317.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.74x = 160,765.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,765.91/337.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.00

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