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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.62, 505.60 and 335.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.62, 505.60 and 335.18 is: 501.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.62 : 505.60 = 335.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.62/505.60 = 335.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.62x = 505.60 × 335.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.62x = 169,467.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,467.01/337.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.95

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