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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.24, 508.79 and 336.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.24, 508.79 and 336.34 is: 507.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.24 : 508.79 = 336.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.24/508.79 = 336.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.24x = 508.79 × 336.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.24x = 171,126.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,126.43/337.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.43

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