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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.59, 463.56 and 262.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.59, 463.56 and 262.82 is: 363.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.59 : 463.56 = 262.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.59/463.56 = 262.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.59x = 463.56 × 262.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.59x = 121,832.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,832.84/335.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.04

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