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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.17, 460.80 and 287.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.17, 460.80 and 287.67 is: 396.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.17 : 460.80 = 287.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.17/460.80 = 287.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.17x = 460.80 × 287.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.17x = 132,558.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,558.34/334.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.68

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