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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.49, 463.37 and 296.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.49, 463.37 and 296.61 is: 409.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.49 : 463.37 = 296.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.49/463.37 = 296.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.49x = 463.37 × 296.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.49x = 137,438.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,438.69/335.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.67

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