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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.74, 503.50 and 313.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.74, 503.50 and 313.87 is: 470.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.74 : 503.50 = 313.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.74/503.50 = 313.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.74x = 503.50 × 313.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.74x = 158,031.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,031.50/335.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.70

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