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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.26, 503.16 and 274.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.26, 503.16 and 274.78 is: 412.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.26 : 503.16 = 274.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.26/503.16 = 274.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.26x = 503.16 × 274.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.26x = 138,258.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,258.30/335.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.39

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