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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.92, 504.03 and 303.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.92, 504.03 and 303.72 is: 455.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.92 : 504.03 = 303.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.92/504.03 = 303.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.92x = 504.03 × 303.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.92x = 153,083.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,083.99/335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.72

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