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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.60, 462.54 and 273.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.60, 462.54 and 273.30 is: 376.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.60 : 462.54 = 273.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.60/462.54 = 273.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.60x = 462.54 × 273.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.60x = 126,412.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,412.18/335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.68

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