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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.59, 499.94 and 316.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.59, 499.94 and 316.96 is: 472.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.59 : 499.94 = 316.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.59/499.94 = 316.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.59x = 499.94 × 316.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.59x = 158,460.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,460.98/335.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.19

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