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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.37, 502.70 and 274.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.37, 502.70 and 274.77 is: 411.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.37 : 502.70 = 274.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.37/502.70 = 274.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.37x = 502.70 × 274.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.37x = 138,125.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,125.51/335.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.86

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