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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.86, 499.52 and 283.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.86, 499.52 and 283.83 is: 423.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.86 : 499.52 = 283.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.86/499.52 = 283.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.86x = 499.52 × 283.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.86x = 141,777.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,777.34/334.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.39

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