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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.55, 503.30 and 332.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.55, 503.30 and 332.43 is: 495.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.55 : 503.30 = 332.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.55/503.30 = 332.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.55x = 503.30 × 332.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.55x = 167,312.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,312.02/337.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.67

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