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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.82, 504.30 and 281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.82, 504.30 and 281.52 is: 422.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.82 : 504.30 = 281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.82/504.30 = 281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.82x = 504.30 × 281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.82x = 141,970.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,970.54/335.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.76

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