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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.32, 501.54 and 286.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.32, 501.54 and 286.56 is: 429.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.32 : 501.54 = 286.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.32/501.54 = 286.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.32x = 501.54 × 286.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.32x = 143,721.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,721.30/334.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.89

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