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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.13, 499.84 and 282.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.13, 499.84 and 282.87 is: 423.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.13 : 499.84 = 282.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.13/499.84 = 282.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.13x = 499.84 × 282.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.13x = 141,389.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,389.03/334.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.16

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