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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.44, 463.08 and 286.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.44, 463.08 and 286.84 is: 395.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.44 : 463.08 = 286.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.44/463.08 = 286.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.44x = 463.08 × 286.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.44x = 132,829.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,829.87/335.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.99

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