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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.31, 503.07 and 277.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.31, 503.07 and 277.27 is: 415.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.31 : 503.07 = 277.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.31/503.07 = 277.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.31x = 503.07 × 277.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.31x = 139,483.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,483.92/335.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.98

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