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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.63, 502.43 and 304.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.63, 502.43 and 304.78 is: 456.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.63 : 502.43 = 304.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.63/502.43 = 304.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.63x = 502.43 × 304.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.63x = 153,130.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,130.62/335.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.25

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