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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.82, 504 and 270.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.82, 504 and 270.90 is: 406.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.82 : 504 = 270.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.82/504 = 270.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.82x = 504 × 270.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.82x = 136,533.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,533.60/335.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.57

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