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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.14, 506.72 and 329.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.14, 506.72 and 329.95 is: 495.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.14 : 506.72 = 329.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.14/506.72 = 329.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.14x = 506.72 × 329.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.14x = 167,193.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,193.72/337.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.92

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