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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.06, 460.55 and 287.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.06, 460.55 and 287.92 is: 396.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.06 : 460.55 = 287.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.06/460.55 = 287.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.06x = 460.55 × 287.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.06x = 132,598.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,598.97/334.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.93

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