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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.57, 462.74 and 265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.57, 462.74 and 265.52 is: 366.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.57 : 462.74 = 265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.57/462.74 = 265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.57x = 462.74 × 265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.57x = 122,868.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,868.55/335.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.15

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