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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.33, 503.38 and 327.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.33, 503.38 and 327.61 is: 488.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.33 : 503.38 = 327.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.33/503.38 = 327.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.33x = 503.38 × 327.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.33x = 164,912.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,912.32/337.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.88

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