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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.10, 501.30 and 289.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.10, 501.30 and 289.95 is: 433.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.10 : 501.30 = 289.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.10/501.30 = 289.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.10x = 501.30 × 289.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.10x = 145,351.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,351.94/335.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.76

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