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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.76, 501.18 and 294.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.76, 501.18 and 294.78 is: 440.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.76 : 501.18 = 294.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.76/501.18 = 294.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.76x = 501.18 × 294.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.76x = 147,737.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,737.84/335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.01

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