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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.77, 503.92 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.77, 503.92 and 335.34 is: 500.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.77 : 503.92 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.77/503.92 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.77x = 503.92 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.77x = 168,984.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,984.95/337.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.30

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