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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.48, 500.98 and 262.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.48, 500.98 and 262.52 is: 392.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.48 : 500.98 = 262.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.48/500.98 = 262.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.48x = 500.98 × 262.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.48x = 131,517.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,517.27/335.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.03

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