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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.88, 462.87 and 273.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.88, 462.87 and 273.87 is: 377.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.88 : 462.87 = 273.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.88/462.87 = 273.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.88x = 462.87 × 273.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.88x = 126,766.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,766.21/335.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.42

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