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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.87, 461.85 and 295.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.87, 461.85 and 295.56 is: 407.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.87 : 461.85 = 295.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.87/461.85 = 295.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.87x = 461.85 × 295.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.87x = 136,504.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,504.39/334.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.63

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