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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.76, 500.14 and 331.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.76, 500.14 and 331.44 is: 493.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.76 : 500.14 = 331.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.76/500.14 = 331.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.76x = 500.14 × 331.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.76x = 165,766.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,766.40/335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.71

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