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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.41, 500.52 and 294.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.41, 500.52 and 294.91 is: 440.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.41 : 500.52 = 294.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.41/500.52 = 294.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.41x = 500.52 × 294.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.41x = 147,608.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,608.35/335.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.08

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