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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.39, 505.22 and 337.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.39, 505.22 and 337.33 is: 502.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.39 : 505.22 = 337.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.39/505.22 = 337.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.39x = 505.22 × 337.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.39x = 170,426.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,426.70/339.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.16

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