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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.37, 711.90 and 337.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.37, 711.90 and 337.77 is: 505.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.37 : 711.90 = 337.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.37/711.90 = 337.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.37x = 711.90 × 337.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.37x = 240,458.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,458.46/475.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.84

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