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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.08, 500.31 and 286.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.08, 500.31 and 286.02 is: 428.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.08 : 500.31 = 286.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.08/500.31 = 286.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.08x = 500.31 × 286.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.08x = 143,098.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,098.67/334.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.34

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