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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.65, 462.13 and 260.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.65, 462.13 and 260.77 is: 359.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.65 : 462.13 = 260.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.65/462.13 = 260.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.65x = 462.13 × 260.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.65x = 120,509.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,509.64/335.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.03

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