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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.97, 507.29 and 303.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.97, 507.29 and 303.27 is: 455.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.97 : 507.29 = 303.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.97/507.29 = 303.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.97x = 507.29 × 303.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.97x = 153,844.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,844.32/337.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.21

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