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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.63, 533.34 and 335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.63, 533.34 and 335 is: 460.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.63 : 533.34 = 335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.63/533.34 = 335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.63x = 533.34 × 335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.63x = 178,667.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,667.23/387.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.93

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