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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.82, 501.56 and 281.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.82, 501.56 and 281.76 is: 420.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.82 : 501.56 = 281.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.82/501.56 = 281.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.82x = 501.56 × 281.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.82x = 141,318.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,318.14/335.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.82

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