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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.71, 504.55 and 278.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.71, 504.55 and 278.30 is: 418.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.71 : 504.55 = 278.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.71/504.55 = 278.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.71x = 504.55 × 278.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.71x = 140,417.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,417.87/335.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.27

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