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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.79, 503.69 and 305.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.79, 503.69 and 305.82 is: 458.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.79 : 503.69 = 305.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.79/503.69 = 305.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.79x = 503.69 × 305.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.79x = 154,036.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,036.95/335.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.73

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