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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.73, 502.57 and 270.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.73, 502.57 and 270.12 is: 404.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.73 : 502.57 = 270.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.73/502.57 = 270.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.73x = 502.57 × 270.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.73x = 135,754.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,754.21/335.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.36

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