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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.99, 462.57 and 280.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.99, 462.57 and 280.32 is: 387.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.99 : 462.57 = 280.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.99/462.57 = 280.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.99x = 462.57 × 280.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.99x = 129,667.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,667.62/334.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.08

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