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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.18, 503.31 and 289.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.18, 503.31 and 289.82 is: 435.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.18 : 503.31 = 289.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.18/503.31 = 289.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.18x = 503.31 × 289.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.18x = 145,869.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,869.30/335.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.20

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