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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.40, 502.78 and 308.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.40, 502.78 and 308.07 is: 461.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.40 : 502.78 = 308.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.40/502.78 = 308.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.40x = 502.78 × 308.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.40x = 154,888.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,888.92/335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.80

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