Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335, 502.50 and 266.64
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 335, 502.50 and 266.64 is: 399.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335 : 502.50 = 266.64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335/502.50 = 266.64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335x = 502.50 × 266.64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335x = 133,986.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,986.60/335 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 399.96
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