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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.84, 505.80 and 305.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.84, 505.80 and 305.04 is: 456.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.84 : 505.80 = 305.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.84/505.80 = 305.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.84x = 505.80 × 305.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.84x = 154,289.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,289.23/337.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.69

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