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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.48, 502.41 and 335.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.48, 502.41 and 335.66 is: 499.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.48 : 502.41 = 335.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.48/502.41 = 335.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.48x = 502.41 × 335.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.48x = 168,637.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,637.26/337.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.69

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