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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.79, 463.17 and 273.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.79, 463.17 and 273.63 is: 377.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.79 : 463.17 = 273.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.79/463.17 = 273.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.79x = 463.17 × 273.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.79x = 126,734.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,734.96/335.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.42

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