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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.98, 503.25 and 332.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.98, 503.25 and 332.29 is: 497.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.98 : 503.25 = 332.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.98/503.25 = 332.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.98x = 503.25 × 332.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.98x = 167,224.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,224.94/335.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.72

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