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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.58, 501.90 and 299.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.58, 501.90 and 299.28 is: 447.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.58 : 501.90 = 299.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.58/501.90 = 299.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.58x = 501.90 × 299.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.58x = 150,208.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,208.63/335.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.61

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