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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.91, 503.10 and 302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.91, 503.10 and 302.08 is: 452.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.91 : 503.10 = 302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.91/503.10 = 302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.91x = 503.10 × 302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.91x = 151,974.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,974.75/335.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.43

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