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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.82, 508.02 and 334.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.82, 508.02 and 334.79 is: 504.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.82 : 508.02 = 334.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.82/508.02 = 334.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.82x = 508.02 × 334.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.82x = 170,080.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,080.02/336.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.96

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