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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.36, 503.40 and 282.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.36, 503.40 and 282.08 is: 423.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.36 : 503.40 = 282.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.36/503.40 = 282.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.36x = 503.40 × 282.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.36x = 141,999.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,999.07/335.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.42

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