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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.31, 499.44 and 279.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.31, 499.44 and 279.64 is: 417.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.31 : 499.44 = 279.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.31/499.44 = 279.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.31x = 499.44 × 279.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.31x = 139,662.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,662.15/334.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.76

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