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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.02, 463.56 and 291.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.02, 463.56 and 291.28 is: 403.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.02 : 463.56 = 291.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.02/463.56 = 291.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.02x = 463.56 × 291.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.02x = 135,025.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,025.76/335.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.04

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