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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.53, 502.86 and 314.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.53, 502.86 and 314.77 is: 471.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.53 : 502.86 = 314.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.53/502.86 = 314.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.53x = 502.86 × 314.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.53x = 158,285.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,285.24/335.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.75

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