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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.84, 503.42 and 318.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.84, 503.42 and 318.64 is: 474.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.84 : 503.42 = 318.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.84/503.42 = 318.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.84x = 503.42 × 318.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.84x = 160,409.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,409.75/337.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.81

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