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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.40, 462.78 and 283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.40, 462.78 and 283.14 is: 390.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.40 : 462.78 = 283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.40/462.78 = 283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.40x = 462.78 × 283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.40x = 131,031.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,031.53/335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.67

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