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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.58, 463.05 and 293.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.58, 463.05 and 293.97 is: 405.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.58 : 463.05 = 293.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.58/463.05 = 293.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.58x = 463.05 × 293.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.58x = 136,122.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,122.81/335.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.63

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