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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.36, 505.26 and 327.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.36, 505.26 and 327.64 is: 490.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.36 : 505.26 = 327.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.36/505.26 = 327.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.36x = 505.26 × 327.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.36x = 165,543.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,543.39/337.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.70

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