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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.86, 506.78 and 317.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.86, 506.78 and 317.82 is: 476.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.86 : 506.78 = 317.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.86/506.78 = 317.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.86x = 506.78 × 317.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.86x = 161,064.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,064.82/337.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.72

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