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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.74, 507.18 and 312.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.74, 507.18 and 312.42 is: 469.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.74 : 507.18 = 312.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.74/507.18 = 312.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.74x = 507.18 × 312.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.74x = 158,453.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,453.18/337.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.16

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