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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.76, 462.56 and 319.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.76, 462.56 and 319.29 is: 439.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.76 : 462.56 = 319.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.76/462.56 = 319.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.76x = 462.56 × 319.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.76x = 147,689.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,689.19/335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.87

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