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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.44, 503.21 and 277.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.44, 503.21 and 277.32 is: 416.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.44 : 503.21 = 277.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.44/503.21 = 277.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.44x = 503.21 × 277.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.44x = 139,552.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,552.78/335.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.03

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