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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.04, 501.68 and 266.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.04, 501.68 and 266.74 is: 399.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.04 : 501.68 = 266.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.04/501.68 = 266.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.04x = 501.68 × 266.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.04x = 133,818.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,818.12/335.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.41

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