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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337, 506.40 and 335.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337, 506.40 and 335.20 is: 503.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337 : 506.40 = 335.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337/506.40 = 335.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337x = 506.40 × 335.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337x = 169,745.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,745.28/337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.70

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