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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.60, 504.60 and 282.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.60, 504.60 and 282.80 is: 425.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.60 : 504.60 = 282.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.60/504.60 = 282.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.60x = 504.60 × 282.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.60x = 142,700.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,700.88/335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.21

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