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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.13, 500.07 and 326.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.13, 500.07 and 326.58 is: 488.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.13 : 500.07 = 326.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.13/500.07 = 326.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.13x = 500.07 × 326.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.13x = 163,315.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,315.02/334.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.78

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