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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.07, 504.05 and 287.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.07, 504.05 and 287.55 is: 432.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.07 : 504.05 = 287.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.07/504.05 = 287.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.07x = 504.05 × 287.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.07x = 144,938.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,938.14/335.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.56

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