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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.89, 501.54 and 296.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.89, 501.54 and 296.51 is: 442.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.89 : 501.54 = 296.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.89/501.54 = 296.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.89x = 501.54 × 296.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.89x = 148,710.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,710.14/335.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.74

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