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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.28, 500.64 and 322.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.28, 500.64 and 322.74 is: 483.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.28 : 500.64 = 322.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.28/500.64 = 322.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.28x = 500.64 × 322.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.28x = 161,576.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,576.55/334.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.36

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