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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.28, 463.10 and 283.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.28, 463.10 and 283.01 is: 390.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.28 : 463.10 = 283.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.28/463.10 = 283.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.28x = 463.10 × 283.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.28x = 131,061.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,061.93/335.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.90

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