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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.60, 502.98 and 274.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.60, 502.98 and 274.84 is: 411.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.60 : 502.98 = 274.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.60/502.98 = 274.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.60x = 502.98 × 274.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.60x = 138,239.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,239.02/335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.92

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