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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.95, 463.77 and 253.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.95, 463.77 and 253.09 is: 349.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.95 : 463.77 = 253.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.95/463.77 = 253.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.95x = 463.77 × 253.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.95x = 117,375.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,375.55/335.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.38

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