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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.71, 503.66 and 303.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.71, 503.66 and 303.58 is: 455.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.71 : 503.66 = 303.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.71/503.66 = 303.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.71x = 503.66 × 303.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.71x = 152,901.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,901.10/335.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.46

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