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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.04, 462.56 and 269.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.04, 462.56 and 269.92 is: 372.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.04 : 462.56 = 269.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.04/462.56 = 269.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.04x = 462.56 × 269.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.04x = 124,854.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,854.20/335.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.65

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