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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.72, 463.76 and 319.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.72, 463.76 and 319.52 is: 441.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.72 : 463.76 = 319.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.72/463.76 = 319.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.72x = 463.76 × 319.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.72x = 148,179.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,179.08/335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.38

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