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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.58, 463.68 and 262.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.58, 463.68 and 262.50 is: 362.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.58 : 463.68 = 262.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.58/463.68 = 262.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.58x = 463.68 × 262.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.58x = 121,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,716/335.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.70

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