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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.48, 503.22 and 275.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.48, 503.22 and 275.03 is: 412.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.48 : 503.22 = 275.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.48/503.22 = 275.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.48x = 503.22 × 275.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.48x = 138,400.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,400.60/335.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.55

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