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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.72, 504.18 and 307.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.72, 504.18 and 307.08 is: 461.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.72 : 504.18 = 307.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.72/504.18 = 307.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.72x = 504.18 × 307.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.72x = 154,823.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,823.59/335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.17

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