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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.72, 463.19 and 286.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.72, 463.19 and 286.11 is: 394.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.72 : 463.19 = 286.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.72/463.19 = 286.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.72x = 463.19 × 286.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.72x = 132,523.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,523.29/335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.74

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