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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.05, 502.71 and 269.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.05, 502.71 and 269.98 is: 405.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.05 : 502.71 = 269.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.05/502.71 = 269.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.05x = 502.71 × 269.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.05x = 135,721.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,721.65/335.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.08

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