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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.35, 502.93 and 280.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.35, 502.93 and 280.86 is: 421.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.35 : 502.93 = 280.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.35/502.93 = 280.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.35x = 502.93 × 280.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.35x = 141,252.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,252.92/335.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.21

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