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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.97, 503.55 and 295.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.97, 503.55 and 295.47 is: 442.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.97 : 503.55 = 295.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.97/503.55 = 295.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.97x = 503.55 × 295.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.97x = 148,783.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,783.92/335.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.85

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