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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.52, 502.74 and 263.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.52, 502.74 and 263.16 is: 394.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.52 : 502.74 = 263.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.52/502.74 = 263.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.52x = 502.74 × 263.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.52x = 132,301.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,301.06/335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.32

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