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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.23, 503.63 and 295.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.23, 503.63 and 295.51 is: 443.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.23 : 503.63 = 295.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.23/503.63 = 295.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.23x = 503.63 × 295.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.23x = 148,827.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,827.70/335.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.96

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