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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.74, 505.55 and 325.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.74, 505.55 and 325.80 is: 489.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.74 : 505.55 = 325.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.74/505.55 = 325.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.74x = 505.55 × 325.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.74x = 164,709.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,709.00/336.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.14

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