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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.64, 503.55 and 333.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.64, 503.55 and 333.18 is: 496.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.64 : 503.55 = 333.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.64/503.55 = 333.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.64x = 503.55 × 333.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.64x = 167,772.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,772.79/337.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.91

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