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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.61, 503.80 and 244.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.61, 503.80 and 244.71 is: 367.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.61 : 503.80 = 244.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.61/503.80 = 244.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.61x = 503.80 × 244.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.61x = 123,284.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,284.29/335.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.34

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