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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.77, 501.66 and 283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.77, 501.66 and 283.56 is: 424.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.77 : 501.66 = 283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.77/501.66 = 283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.77x = 501.66 × 283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.77x = 142,250.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,250.71/334.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.92

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