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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.81, 502.72 and 327.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.81, 502.72 and 327.53 is: 490.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.81 : 502.72 = 327.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.81/502.72 = 327.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.81x = 502.72 × 327.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.81x = 164,652.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,652.55/335.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.32

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