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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.72, 502.76 and 267.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.72, 502.76 and 267.14 is: 400.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.72 : 502.76 = 267.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.72/502.76 = 267.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.72x = 502.76 × 267.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.72x = 134,307.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,307.31/335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.06

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