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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.78, 507.53 and 318.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.78, 507.53 and 318.10 is: 477.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.78 : 507.53 = 318.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.78/507.53 = 318.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.78x = 507.53 × 318.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.78x = 161,445.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,445.29/337.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.97

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