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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.38, 507.10 and 330.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.38, 507.10 and 330.21 is: 496.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.38 : 507.10 = 330.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.38/507.10 = 330.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.38x = 507.10 × 330.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.38x = 167,449.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,449.49/337.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.32

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