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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.14, 503.71 and 277.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.14, 503.71 and 277.74 is: 417.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.14 : 503.71 = 277.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.14/503.71 = 277.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.14x = 503.71 × 277.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.14x = 139,900.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,900.42/335.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.44

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