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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.92, 501.47 and 324.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.92, 501.47 and 324.52 is: 484.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.92 : 501.47 = 324.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.92/501.47 = 324.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.92x = 501.47 × 324.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.92x = 162,737.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,737.04/335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.45

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