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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.15, 502.80 and 327.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.15, 502.80 and 327.32 is: 489.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.15 : 502.80 = 327.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.15/502.80 = 327.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.15x = 502.80 × 327.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.15x = 164,573.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,573.98/336.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.58

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