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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.85, 503.89 and 332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.85, 503.89 and 332 is: 495.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.85 : 503.89 = 332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.85/503.89 = 332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.85x = 503.89 × 332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.85x = 167,291.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,291.48/337.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.16

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