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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.24, 505.31 and 324.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.24, 505.31 and 324.42 is: 486.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.24 : 505.31 = 324.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.24/505.31 = 324.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.24x = 505.31 × 324.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.24x = 163,932.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,932.67/337.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.10

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