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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.44, 503.76 and 320.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.44, 503.76 and 320.05 is: 480.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.44 : 503.76 = 320.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.44/503.76 = 320.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.44x = 503.76 × 320.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.44x = 161,225.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,225.87/335.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.65

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