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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.04, 462.92 and 291.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.04, 462.92 and 291.28 is: 402.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.04 : 462.92 = 291.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.04/462.92 = 291.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.04x = 462.92 × 291.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.04x = 134,839.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,839.34/335.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.46

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