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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.70, 503.64 and 271.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.70, 503.64 and 271.29 is: 407.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.70 : 503.64 = 271.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.70/503.64 = 271.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.70x = 503.64 × 271.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.70x = 136,632.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,632.50/335.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.01

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