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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.36, 504.89 and 262.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.36, 504.89 and 262.62 is: 395.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.36 : 504.89 = 262.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.36/504.89 = 262.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.36x = 504.89 × 262.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.36x = 132,592.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,592.90/335.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.38

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