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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.28, 501.60 and 326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.28, 501.60 and 326.64 is: 488.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.28 : 501.60 = 326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.28/501.60 = 326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.28x = 501.60 × 326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.28x = 163,842.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,842.62/335.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.67

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