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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.24, 699.17 and 337.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.24, 699.17 and 337.50 is: 505.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.24 : 699.17 = 337.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.24/699.17 = 337.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.24x = 699.17 × 337.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.24x = 235,968.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,968.19/467.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.03

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