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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.14, 501.82 and 293.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.14, 501.82 and 293.64 is: 439.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.14 : 501.82 = 293.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.14/501.82 = 293.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.14x = 501.82 × 293.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.14x = 147,354.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,354.42/335.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.68

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