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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.32, 504.42 and 287.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.32, 504.42 and 287.80 is: 432.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.32 : 504.42 = 287.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.32/504.42 = 287.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.32x = 504.42 × 287.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.32x = 145,172.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,172.08/335.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.94

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