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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.44, 460.39 and 287.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.44, 460.39 and 287.53 is: 395.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.44 : 460.39 = 287.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.44/460.39 = 287.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.44x = 460.39 × 287.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.44x = 132,375.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,375.65/334.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.82

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