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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.92, 504.24 and 331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.92, 504.24 and 331.20 is: 494.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.92 : 504.24 = 331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.92/504.24 = 331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.92x = 504.24 × 331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.92x = 167,004.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,004.29/337.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.21

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