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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.49, 504.45 and 267.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.49, 504.45 and 267.86 is: 402.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.49 : 504.45 = 267.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.49/504.45 = 267.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.49x = 504.45 × 267.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.49x = 135,119.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,119.45/335.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.75

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