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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.79, 502.47 and 327.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.79, 502.47 and 327.69 is: 490.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.79 : 502.47 = 327.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.79/502.47 = 327.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.79x = 502.47 × 327.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.79x = 164,654.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,654.39/335.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.35

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