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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.46, 501.70 and 325.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.46, 501.70 and 325.35 is: 488.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.46 : 501.70 = 325.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.46/501.70 = 325.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.46x = 501.70 × 325.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.46x = 163,228.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,228.10/334.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.03

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