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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.41, 752.55 and 337.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.41, 752.55 and 337.32 is: 505.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.41 : 752.55 = 337.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.41/752.55 = 337.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.41x = 752.55 × 337.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.41x = 253,850.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,850.17/502.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.26

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