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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.74, 502.91 and 333.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.74, 502.91 and 333.63 is: 496.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.74 : 502.91 = 333.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.74/502.91 = 333.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.74x = 502.91 × 333.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.74x = 167,785.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,785.45/337.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.79

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