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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.23, 505.77 and 334.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.23, 505.77 and 334.33 is: 504.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.23 : 505.77 = 334.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.23/505.77 = 334.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.23x = 505.77 × 334.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.23x = 169,094.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,094.08/335.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.41

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