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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.93, 464.16 and 277.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.93, 464.16 and 277.61 is: 383.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.93 : 464.16 = 277.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.93/464.16 = 277.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.93x = 464.16 × 277.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.93x = 128,855.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,855.46/335.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.58

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