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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.50, 503.25 and 267.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.50, 503.25 and 267.15 is: 400.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.50 : 503.25 = 267.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.50/503.25 = 267.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.50x = 503.25 × 267.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.50x = 134,443.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,443.24/335.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.73

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