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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.30, 508.11 and 333.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.30, 508.11 and 333.05 is: 501.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.30 : 508.11 = 333.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.30/508.11 = 333.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.30x = 508.11 × 333.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.30x = 169,222.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,222.25/337.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.70

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