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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.90, 504.66 and 307.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.90, 504.66 and 307.66 is: 459.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.90 : 504.66 = 307.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.90/504.66 = 307.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.90x = 504.66 × 307.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.90x = 155,263.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,263.70/337.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.50

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