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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.16, 501.72 and 289.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.16, 501.72 and 289.56 is: 433.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.16 : 501.72 = 289.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.16/501.72 = 289.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.16x = 501.72 × 289.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.16x = 145,278.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,278.04/335.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.46

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