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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.62, 462.85 and 264.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.62, 462.85 and 264.77 is: 365.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.62 : 462.85 = 264.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.62/462.85 = 264.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.62x = 462.85 × 264.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.62x = 122,548.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,548.79/335.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.14

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