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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.98, 463.14 and 273.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.98, 463.14 and 273.58 is: 377.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.98 : 463.14 = 273.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.98/463.14 = 273.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.98x = 463.14 × 273.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.98x = 126,705.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,705.84/335.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.12

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