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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.28, 502.14 and 323.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.28, 502.14 and 323.74 is: 484.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.28 : 502.14 = 323.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.28/502.14 = 323.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.28x = 502.14 × 323.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.28x = 162,562.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,562.80/335.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.86

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