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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.20, 503.37 and 317.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.20, 503.37 and 317.89 is: 477.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.20 : 503.37 = 317.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.20/503.37 = 317.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.20x = 503.37 × 317.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.20x = 160,016.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,016.29/335.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.38

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