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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.60, 503.88 and 319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.60, 503.88 and 319.92 is: 480.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.60 : 503.88 = 319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.60/503.88 = 319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.60x = 503.88 × 319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.60x = 161,201.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,201.29/335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.34

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