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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.66, 502.88 and 300.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.66, 502.88 and 300.62 is: 450.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.66 : 502.88 = 300.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.66/502.88 = 300.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.66x = 502.88 × 300.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.66x = 151,175.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,175.54/335.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.39

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