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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.75, 502.86 and 274.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.75, 502.86 and 274.82 is: 411.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.75 : 502.86 = 274.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.75/502.86 = 274.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.75x = 502.86 × 274.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.75x = 138,195.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,195.99/335.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.60

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