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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.44, 502.64 and 274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.44, 502.64 and 274.32 is: 411.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.44 : 502.64 = 274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.44/502.64 = 274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.44x = 502.64 × 274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.44x = 137,884.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,884.20/335.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.05

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