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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.15, 502.68 and 334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.15, 502.68 and 334.32 is: 498.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.15 : 502.68 = 334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.15/502.68 = 334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.15x = 502.68 × 334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.15x = 168,055.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,055.98/337.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.46

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