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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.77, 502.13 and 280.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.77, 502.13 and 280.47 is: 420.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.77 : 502.13 = 280.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.77/502.13 = 280.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.77x = 502.13 × 280.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.77x = 140,831.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,831.00/334.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.68

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