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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.54, 505.26 and 325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.54, 505.26 and 325.60 is: 488.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.54 : 505.26 = 325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.54/505.26 = 325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.54x = 505.26 × 325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.54x = 164,512.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,512.66/336.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.84

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