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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.06, 504.59 and 328.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.06, 504.59 and 328.78 is: 492.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.06 : 504.59 = 328.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.06/504.59 = 328.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.06x = 504.59 × 328.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.06x = 165,899.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,899.10/337.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.19

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