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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.58, 503.73 and 314.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.58, 503.73 and 314.70 is: 472.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.58 : 503.73 = 314.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.58/503.73 = 314.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.58x = 503.73 × 314.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.58x = 158,523.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,523.83/335.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.39

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