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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.73, 503.64 and 320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.73, 503.64 and 320.16 is: 480.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.73 : 503.64 = 320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.73/503.64 = 320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.73x = 503.64 × 320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.73x = 161,245.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,245.38/335.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.28

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