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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.89, 506.99 and 332.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.89, 506.99 and 332.43 is: 498.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.89 : 506.99 = 332.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.89/506.99 = 332.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.89x = 506.99 × 332.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.89x = 168,538.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,538.69/337.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.80

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