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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.84, 504.80 and 290.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.84, 504.80 and 290.40 is: 436.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.84 : 504.80 = 290.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.84/504.80 = 290.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.84x = 504.80 × 290.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.84x = 146,593.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,593.92/335.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.50

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