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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.12, 501.60 and 263.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.12, 501.60 and 263.12 is: 393.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.12 : 501.60 = 263.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.12/501.60 = 263.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.12x = 501.60 × 263.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.12x = 131,980.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,980.99/335.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.83

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