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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.24, 504.62 and 333.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.24, 504.62 and 333.68 is: 500.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.24 : 504.62 = 333.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.24/504.62 = 333.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.24x = 504.62 × 333.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.24x = 168,377.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,377.41/336.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.77

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