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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.58, 503.46 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.58, 503.46 and 245.04 is: 367.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.58 : 503.46 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.58/503.46 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.58x = 503.46 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.58x = 123,367.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,367.84/335.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.63

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