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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.70, 503.73 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.70, 503.73 and 191.52 is: 287.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.70 : 503.73 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.70/503.73 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.70x = 503.73 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.70x = 96,474.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,474.37/335.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.38

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