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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.25, 503.44 and 309.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.25, 503.44 and 309.99 is: 465.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.25 : 503.44 = 309.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.25/503.44 = 309.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.25x = 503.44 × 309.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.25x = 156,062.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,062.48/335.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.51

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