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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.35, 462.71 and 285.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.35, 462.71 and 285.74 is: 394.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.35 : 462.71 = 285.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.35/462.71 = 285.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.35x = 462.71 × 285.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.35x = 132,214.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,214.76/335.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.26

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