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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.64, 503.22 and 263.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.64, 503.22 and 263.64 is: 395.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.64 : 503.22 = 263.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.64/503.22 = 263.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.64x = 503.22 × 263.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.64x = 132,668.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,668.92/335.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.27

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