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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.64, 505.74 and 327.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.64, 505.74 and 327.56 is: 490.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.64 : 505.74 = 327.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.64/505.74 = 327.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.64x = 505.74 × 327.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.64x = 165,660.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,660.19/337.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.64

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