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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.66, 505.76 and 276.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.66, 505.76 and 276.12 is: 416.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.66 : 505.76 = 276.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.66/505.76 = 276.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.66x = 505.76 × 276.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.66x = 139,651.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,651.14/335.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.06

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