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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.21, 501.90 and 288.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.21, 501.90 and 288.83 is: 432.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.21 : 501.90 = 288.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.21/501.90 = 288.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.21x = 501.90 × 288.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.21x = 144,963.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,963.95/335.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.46

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