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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.11, 502.35 and 334.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.11, 502.35 and 334.27 is: 498.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.11 : 502.35 = 334.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.11/502.35 = 334.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.11x = 502.35 × 334.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.11x = 167,920.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,920.53/337.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.12

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