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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.72, 463.86 and 277.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.72, 463.86 and 277.64 is: 383.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.72 : 463.86 = 277.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.72/463.86 = 277.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.72x = 463.86 × 277.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.72x = 128,786.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,786.09/335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.61

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