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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.43, 502.35 and 298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.43, 502.35 and 298.32 is: 446.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.43 : 502.35 = 298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.43/502.35 = 298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.43x = 502.35 × 298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.43x = 149,861.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,861.05/335.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.77

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