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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.60, 503.16 and 330.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.60, 503.16 and 330.28 is: 492.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.60 : 503.16 = 330.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.60/503.16 = 330.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.60x = 503.16 × 330.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.60x = 166,183.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,183.68/337.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.25

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