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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.73, 503.29 and 239.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.73, 503.29 and 239.61 is: 359.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.73 : 503.29 = 239.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.73/503.29 = 239.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.73x = 503.29 × 239.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.73x = 120,593.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,593.32/335.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.20

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