Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.76, 504 and 268.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 335.76, 504 and 268.08 is: 402.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335.76 : 504 = 268.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335.76/504 = 268.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335.76x = 504 × 268.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335.76x = 135,112.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,112.32/335.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402.41
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