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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.80, 503.15 and 322

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.80, 503.15 and 322 is: 479.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.80 : 503.15 = 322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.80/503.15 = 322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.80x = 503.15 × 322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.80x = 162,014.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,014.30/337.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.62

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