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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.80, 503.28 and 327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.80, 503.28 and 327.24 is: 491.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.80 : 503.28 = 327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.80/503.28 = 327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.80x = 503.28 × 327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.80x = 164,693.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,693.35/334.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.92

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