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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.64, 463 and 273.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.64, 463 and 273.56 is: 377.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.64 : 463 = 273.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.64/463 = 273.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.64x = 463 × 273.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.64x = 126,658.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,658.28/335.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.36

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