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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.92, 463.19 and 273.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.92, 463.19 and 273.63 is: 377.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.92 : 463.19 = 273.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.92/463.19 = 273.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.92x = 463.19 × 273.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.92x = 126,742.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,742.68/335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.30

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