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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.10, 502.46 and 266.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.10, 502.46 and 266.42 is: 399.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.10 : 502.46 = 266.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.10/502.46 = 266.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.10x = 502.46 × 266.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.10x = 133,865.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,865.39/335.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.48

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