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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.88, 506.98 and 335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.88, 506.98 and 335.88 is: 506.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.88 : 506.98 = 335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.88/506.98 = 335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.88x = 506.98 × 335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.88x = 170,284.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,284.44/335.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.98

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