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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.62, 503.42 and 326.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.62, 503.42 and 326.50 is: 489.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.62 : 503.42 = 326.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.62/503.42 = 326.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.62x = 503.42 × 326.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.62x = 164,366.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,366.63/335.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.74

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