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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.40, 503.10 and 286.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.40, 503.10 and 286.80 is: 430.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.40 : 503.10 = 286.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.40/503.10 = 286.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.40x = 503.10 × 286.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.40x = 144,289.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,289.08/335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.20

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