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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.99, 507.03 and 312.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.99, 507.03 and 312.43 is: 468.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.99 : 507.03 = 312.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.99/507.03 = 312.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.99x = 507.03 × 312.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.99x = 158,411.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,411.38/337.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.69

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