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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.83, 463.02 and 273.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.83, 463.02 and 273.55 is: 377.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.83 : 463.02 = 273.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.83/463.02 = 273.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.83x = 463.02 × 273.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.83x = 126,659.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,659.12/335.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.15

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