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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.44, 463.73 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.44, 463.73 and 252.72 is: 349.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.44 : 463.73 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.44/463.73 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.44x = 463.73 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.44x = 117,192.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,192.58/335.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.37

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