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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.12, 501.96 and 326.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.12, 501.96 and 326.96 is: 489.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.12 : 501.96 = 326.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.12/501.96 = 326.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.12x = 501.96 × 326.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.12x = 164,120.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,120.84/335.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.74

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