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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.72, 463.62 and 253.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.72, 463.62 and 253.40 is: 349.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.72 : 463.62 = 253.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.72/463.62 = 253.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.72x = 463.62 × 253.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.72x = 117,481.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,481.31/335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.94

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