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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.78, 506.24 and 303.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.78, 506.24 and 303.53 is: 454.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.78 : 506.24 = 303.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.78/506.24 = 303.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.78x = 506.24 × 303.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.78x = 153,657.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,657.51/337.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.91

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