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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.53, 501.39 and 280.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.53, 501.39 and 280.71 is: 420.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.53 : 501.39 = 280.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.53/501.39 = 280.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.53x = 501.39 × 280.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.53x = 140,745.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,745.19/334.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.73

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