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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.36, 506.49 and 326.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.36, 506.49 and 326.43 is: 490.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.36 : 506.49 = 326.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.36/506.49 = 326.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.36x = 506.49 × 326.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.36x = 165,333.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,333.53/337.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.08

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