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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.43, 503.10 and 313.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.43, 503.10 and 313.56 is: 470.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.43 : 503.10 = 313.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.43/503.10 = 313.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.43x = 503.10 × 313.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.43x = 157,752.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,752.04/335.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.30

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