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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.64, 503.46 and 271.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.64, 503.46 and 271.38 is: 407.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.64 : 503.46 = 271.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.64/503.46 = 271.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.64x = 503.46 × 271.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.64x = 136,628.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,628.97/335.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.07

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