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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.58, 503.10 and 274.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.58, 503.10 and 274.56 is: 411.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.58 : 503.10 = 274.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.58/503.10 = 274.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.58x = 503.10 × 274.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.58x = 138,131.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,131.14/335.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.62

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