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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.92, 505.80 and 301.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.92, 505.80 and 301.29 is: 450.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.92 : 505.80 = 301.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.92/505.80 = 301.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.92x = 505.80 × 301.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.92x = 152,392.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,392.48/337.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.97

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