Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.48, 505.50 and 333.79
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 337.48, 505.50 and 333.79 is: 499.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
337.48 : 505.50 = 333.79 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
337.48/505.50 = 333.79/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
337.48x = 505.50 × 333.79 - Step 4: Simplify right side
337.48x = 168,730.85 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,730.85/337.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 499.97
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