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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.24, 677.74 and 335.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.24, 677.74 and 335.74 is: 503.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.24 : 677.74 = 335.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.24/677.74 = 335.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.24x = 677.74 × 335.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.24x = 227,539.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,539.36/452.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.14

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