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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.92, 501.27 and 301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.92, 501.27 and 301.44 is: 449.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.92 : 501.27 = 301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.92/501.27 = 301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.92x = 501.27 × 301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.92x = 151,103.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,103.58/335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.82

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