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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.02, 500.54 and 327.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.02, 500.54 and 327.91 is: 494.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.02 : 500.54 = 327.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.02/500.54 = 327.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.02x = 500.54 × 327.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.02x = 164,129.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,129.57/332.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.34

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