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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.44, 505.96 and 295.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.44, 505.96 and 295.36 is: 445.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.44 : 505.96 = 295.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.44/505.96 = 295.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.44x = 505.96 × 295.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.44x = 149,440.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,440.35/335.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.51

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