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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.38, 462.47 and 287.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.38, 462.47 and 287.81 is: 398.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.38 : 462.47 = 287.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.38/462.47 = 287.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.38x = 462.47 × 287.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.38x = 133,099.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,099.74/334.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.05

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