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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.78, 462.75 and 261.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.78, 462.75 and 261.98 is: 361.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.78 : 462.75 = 261.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.78/462.75 = 261.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.78x = 462.75 × 261.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.78x = 121,231.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,231.25/335.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.04

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