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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.30, 503.42 and 273.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.30, 503.42 and 273.87 is: 411.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.30 : 503.42 = 273.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.30/503.42 = 273.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.30x = 503.42 × 273.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.30x = 137,870.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,870.27/335.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.19

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