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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.53, 500.37 and 325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.53, 500.37 and 325.68 is: 487.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.53 : 500.37 = 325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.53/500.37 = 325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.53x = 500.37 × 325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.53x = 162,960.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,960.50/334.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.13

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