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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.20, 556.80 and 335.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.20, 556.80 and 335.56 is: 503.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.20 : 556.80 = 335.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.20/556.80 = 335.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.20x = 556.80 × 335.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.20x = 186,839.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,839.81/371.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.34

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