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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.28, 461.80 and 288.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.28, 461.80 and 288.56 is: 397.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.28 : 461.80 = 288.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.28/461.80 = 288.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.28x = 461.80 × 288.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.28x = 133,257.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,257.01/335.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.45

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