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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.24, 502.02 and 335.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.24, 502.02 and 335.41 is: 499.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.24 : 502.02 = 335.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.24/502.02 = 335.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.24x = 502.02 × 335.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.24x = 168,382.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,382.53/337.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.30

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