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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.16, 500.76 and 295.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.16, 500.76 and 295.05 is: 440.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.16 : 500.76 = 295.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.16/500.76 = 295.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.16x = 500.76 × 295.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.16x = 147,749.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,749.24/335.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.83

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