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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335, 503.72 and 308.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335, 503.72 and 308.27 is: 463.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335 : 503.72 = 308.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335/503.72 = 308.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335x = 503.72 × 308.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335x = 155,281.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,281.76/335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.53

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