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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.56, 499.65 and 326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.56, 499.65 and 326.34 is: 487.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.56 : 499.65 = 326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.56/499.65 = 326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.56x = 499.65 × 326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.56x = 163,055.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,055.78/334.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.37

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