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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.62, 504.92 and 327.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.62, 504.92 and 327.50 is: 491.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.62 : 504.92 = 327.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.62/504.92 = 327.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.62x = 504.92 × 327.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.62x = 165,361.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,361.30/336.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.24

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