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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.19, 502.88 and 277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.19, 502.88 and 277.14 is: 415.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.19 : 502.88 = 277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.19/502.88 = 277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.19x = 502.88 × 277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.19x = 139,369.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,369.42/335.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.80

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