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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.98, 507.24 and 303.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.98, 507.24 and 303.96 is: 456.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.98 : 507.24 = 303.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.98/507.24 = 303.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.98x = 507.24 × 303.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.98x = 154,180.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,180.67/337.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.18

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