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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.78, 502.35 and 327.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.78, 502.35 and 327.14 is: 489.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.78 : 502.35 = 327.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.78/502.35 = 327.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.78x = 502.35 × 327.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.78x = 164,338.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,338.78/335.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.42

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