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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.71, 463.44 and 265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.71, 463.44 and 265.56 is: 366.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.71 : 463.44 = 265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.71/463.44 = 265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.71x = 463.44 × 265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.71x = 123,071.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,071.13/335.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.60

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