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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.61, 462.79 and 265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.61, 462.79 and 265.55 is: 366.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.61 : 462.79 = 265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.61/462.79 = 265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.61x = 462.79 × 265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.61x = 122,894.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,894.29/335.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.18

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