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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.98, 503.15 and 336.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.98, 503.15 and 336.16 is: 500.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.98 : 503.15 = 336.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.98/503.15 = 336.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.98x = 503.15 × 336.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.98x = 169,138.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,138.90/337.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.44

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