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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.44, 500.76 and 280.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.44, 500.76 and 280.44 is: 419.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.44 : 500.76 = 280.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.44/500.76 = 280.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.44x = 500.76 × 280.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.44x = 140,433.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,433.13/334.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.91

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