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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.87, 503.35 and 327.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.87, 503.35 and 327.11 is: 491.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.87 : 503.35 = 327.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.87/503.35 = 327.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.87x = 503.35 × 327.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.87x = 164,647.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,647.48/334.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.68

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