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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.82, 461.58 and 288.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.82, 461.58 and 288.68 is: 397.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.82 : 461.58 = 288.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.82/461.58 = 288.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.82x = 461.58 × 288.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.82x = 133,246.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,246.61/334.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.97

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