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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.78, 504.02 and 297.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.78, 504.02 and 297.50 is: 446.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.78 : 504.02 = 297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.78/504.02 = 297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.78x = 504.02 × 297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.78x = 149,945.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,945.95/335.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.56

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