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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.89, 463.80 and 294.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.89, 463.80 and 294.94 is: 407.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.89 : 463.80 = 294.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.89/463.80 = 294.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.89x = 463.80 × 294.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.89x = 136,793.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,793.17/335.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.26

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