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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.86, 501.76 and 332.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.86, 501.76 and 332.66 is: 495.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.86 : 501.76 = 332.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.86/501.76 = 332.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.86x = 501.76 × 332.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.86x = 166,915.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,915.48/336.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.50

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