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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.80, 463.89 and 263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.80, 463.89 and 263.04 is: 363.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.80 : 463.89 = 263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.80/463.89 = 263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.80x = 463.89 × 263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.80x = 122,021.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,021.63/335.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.38

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