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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.64, 462.76 and 273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.64, 462.76 and 273.24 is: 376.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.64 : 462.76 = 273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.64/462.76 = 273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.64x = 462.76 × 273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.64x = 126,444.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,444.54/335.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.73

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