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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.32, 502.37 and 263.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.32, 502.37 and 263.03 is: 394.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.32 : 502.37 = 263.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.32/502.37 = 263.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.32x = 502.37 × 263.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.32x = 132,137.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,137.07/335.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.07

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