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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.17, 502.44 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.17, 502.44 and 326.16 is: 486.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.17 : 502.44 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.17/502.44 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.17x = 502.44 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.17x = 163,875.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,875.83/337.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.03

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