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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.91, 461.82 and 288.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.91, 461.82 and 288.44 is: 397.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.91 : 461.82 = 288.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.91/461.82 = 288.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.91x = 461.82 × 288.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.91x = 133,205.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,205.05/334.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.74

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