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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.62, 503.48 and 325.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.62, 503.48 and 325.47 is: 485.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.62 : 503.48 = 325.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.62/503.48 = 325.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.62x = 503.48 × 325.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.62x = 163,866.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,866.01/337.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.36

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