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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.17, 506.70 and 335.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.17, 506.70 and 335.10 is: 503.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.17 : 506.70 = 335.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.17/506.70 = 335.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.17x = 506.70 × 335.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.17x = 169,795.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,795.17/337.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.59

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