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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.92, 506.04 and 328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.92, 506.04 and 328.20 is: 491.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.92 : 506.04 = 328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.92/506.04 = 328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.92x = 506.04 × 328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.92x = 166,082.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,082.33/337.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.48

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