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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.16, 504.70 and 277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.16, 504.70 and 277.92 is: 418.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.16 : 504.70 = 277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.16/504.70 = 277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.16x = 504.70 × 277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.16x = 140,266.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,266.22/335.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.51

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