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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.57, 462.66 and 276.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.57, 462.66 and 276.35 is: 381.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.57 : 462.66 = 276.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.57/462.66 = 276.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.57x = 462.66 × 276.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.57x = 127,856.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,856.09/335.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.01

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