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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.98, 503.35 and 299.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.98, 503.35 and 299.54 is: 448.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.98 : 503.35 = 299.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.98/503.35 = 299.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.98x = 503.35 × 299.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.98x = 150,773.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,773.46/335.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.76

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