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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.61, 502.94 and 317.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.61, 502.94 and 317.13 is: 475.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.61 : 502.94 = 317.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.61/502.94 = 317.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.61x = 502.94 × 317.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.61x = 159,493.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,493.26/335.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.24

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