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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.18, 500.28 and 325.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.18, 500.28 and 325.90 is: 487.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.18 : 500.28 = 325.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.18/500.28 = 325.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.18x = 500.28 × 325.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.18x = 163,041.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,041.25/334.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.88

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