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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.18, 503.33 and 317.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.18, 503.33 and 317.86 is: 477.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.18 : 503.33 = 317.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.18/503.33 = 317.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.18x = 503.33 × 317.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.18x = 159,988.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,988.47/335.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.32

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