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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.34, 505.53 and 329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.34, 505.53 and 329.16 is: 494.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.34 : 505.53 = 329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.34/505.53 = 329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.34x = 505.53 × 329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.34x = 166,400.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,400.25/336.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.74

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