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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.02, 556.62 and 335.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.02, 556.62 and 335.20 is: 502.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.02 : 556.62 = 335.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.02/556.62 = 335.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.02x = 556.62 × 335.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.02x = 186,579.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,579.02/371.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.88

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