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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.60, 502.06 and 290.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.60, 502.06 and 290.44 is: 434.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.60 : 502.06 = 290.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.60/502.06 = 290.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.60x = 502.06 × 290.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.60x = 145,818.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,818.31/335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.50

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