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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.28, 501.71 and 279.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.28, 501.71 and 279.77 is: 419.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.28 : 501.71 = 279.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.28/501.71 = 279.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.28x = 501.71 × 279.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.28x = 140,363.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,363.90/334.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.90

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