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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.64, 502.92 and 323.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.64, 502.92 and 323.76 is: 485.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.64 : 502.92 = 323.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.64/502.92 = 323.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.64x = 502.92 × 323.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.64x = 162,825.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,825.38/335.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.12

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