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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.40, 503.10 and 266.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.40, 503.10 and 266.55 is: 399.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.40 : 503.10 = 266.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.40/503.10 = 266.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.40x = 503.10 × 266.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.40x = 134,101.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,101.31/335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.83

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