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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.90, 507.57 and 325.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.90, 507.57 and 325.75 is: 489.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.90 : 507.57 = 325.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.90/507.57 = 325.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.90x = 507.57 × 325.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.90x = 165,340.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,340.93/337.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.32

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