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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.98, 503.97 and 275.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.98, 503.97 and 275.53 is: 413.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.98 : 503.97 = 275.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.98/503.97 = 275.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.98x = 503.97 × 275.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.98x = 138,858.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,858.85/335.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.30

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