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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.14, 462.44 and 287.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.14, 462.44 and 287.67 is: 398.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.14 : 462.44 = 287.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.14/462.44 = 287.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.14x = 462.44 × 287.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.14x = 133,028.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,028.68/334.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.12

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