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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.60, 462.68 and 283.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.60, 462.68 and 283.76 is: 391.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.60 : 462.68 = 283.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.60/462.68 = 283.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.60x = 462.68 × 283.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.60x = 131,290.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,290.08/335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.21

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