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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.30, 461.49 and 291.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.30, 461.49 and 291.38 is: 401.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.30 : 461.49 = 291.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.30/461.49 = 291.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.30x = 461.49 × 291.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.30x = 134,468.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,468.96/335.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.04

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