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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.93, 503.29 and 294.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.93, 503.29 and 294.33 is: 440.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.93 : 503.29 = 294.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.93/503.29 = 294.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.93x = 503.29 × 294.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.93x = 148,133.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,133.35/335.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.96

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