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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.89, 503.02 and 297.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.89, 503.02 and 297.41 is: 445.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.89 : 503.02 = 297.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.89/503.02 = 297.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.89x = 503.02 × 297.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.89x = 149,603.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,603.69/335.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.40

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