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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.65, 517.28 and 335.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.65, 517.28 and 335.19 is: 462.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.65 : 517.28 = 335.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.65/517.28 = 335.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.65x = 517.28 × 335.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.65x = 173,387.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,387.08/374.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.80

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