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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.55, 502.79 and 266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.55, 502.79 and 266.70 is: 399.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.55 : 502.79 = 266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.55/502.79 = 266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.55x = 502.79 × 266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.55x = 134,092.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,092.76/335.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.62

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