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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.80, 502.62 and 271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.80, 502.62 and 271 is: 405.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.80 : 502.62 = 271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.80/502.62 = 271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.80x = 502.62 × 271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.80x = 136,210.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,210.02/335.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.63

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