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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.59, 461.15 and 273.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.59, 461.15 and 273.29 is: 375.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.59 : 461.15 = 273.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.59/461.15 = 273.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.59x = 461.15 × 273.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.59x = 126,025.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,025.04/335.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.54

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