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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.73, 503.87 and 334.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.73, 503.87 and 334.11 is: 501.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.73 : 503.87 = 334.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.73/503.87 = 334.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.73x = 503.87 × 334.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.73x = 168,346.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,346.34/335.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.43

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