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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.43, 501.87 and 301.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.43, 501.87 and 301.74 is: 451.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.43 : 501.87 = 301.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.43/501.87 = 301.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.43x = 501.87 × 301.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.43x = 151,434.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,434.25/335.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.46

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