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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.77, 502.58 and 323.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.77, 502.58 and 323.01 is: 483.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.77 : 502.58 = 323.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.77/502.58 = 323.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.77x = 502.58 × 323.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.77x = 162,337.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,337.11/335.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.48

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