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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.74, 507.05 and 326.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.74, 507.05 and 326.80 is: 490.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.74 : 507.05 = 326.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.74/507.05 = 326.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.74x = 507.05 × 326.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.74x = 165,703.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,703.94/337.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.63

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