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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.18, 501.78 and 326.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.18, 501.78 and 326.90 is: 489.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.18 : 501.78 = 326.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.18/501.78 = 326.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.18x = 501.78 × 326.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.18x = 164,031.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,031.88/335.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.38

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