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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.89, 506.98 and 332.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.89, 506.98 and 332.42 is: 498.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.89 : 506.98 = 332.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.89/506.98 = 332.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.89x = 506.98 × 332.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.89x = 168,530.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,530.29/337.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.77

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