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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.50, 462.48 and 288.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.50, 462.48 and 288.62 is: 397.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.50 : 462.48 = 288.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.50/462.48 = 288.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.50x = 462.48 × 288.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.50x = 133,480.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,480.98/335.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.86

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