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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.14, 501.90 and 296.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.14, 501.90 and 296.66 is: 444.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.14 : 501.90 = 296.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.14/501.90 = 296.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.14x = 501.90 × 296.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.14x = 148,893.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,893.80/335.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.28

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