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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.59, 504.16 and 289.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.59, 504.16 and 289.47 is: 434.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.59 : 504.16 = 289.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.59/504.16 = 289.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.59x = 504.16 × 289.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.59x = 145,940.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,940.36/335.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.87

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