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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.64, 505.64 and 331.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.64, 505.64 and 331.70 is: 496.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.64 : 505.64 = 331.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.64/505.64 = 331.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.64x = 505.64 × 331.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.64x = 167,719.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,719.09/337.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.75

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