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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.75, 501.36 and 281.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.75, 501.36 and 281.74 is: 421.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.75 : 501.36 = 281.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.75/501.36 = 281.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.75x = 501.36 × 281.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.75x = 141,250.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,250.86/334.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.96

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