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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.74, 507.27 and 332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.74, 507.27 and 332.48 is: 500.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.74 : 507.27 = 332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.74/507.27 = 332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.74x = 507.27 × 332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.74x = 168,659.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,659.64/336.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.87

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