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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.06, 501.54 and 285.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.06, 501.54 and 285.86 is: 427.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.06 : 501.54 = 285.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.06/501.54 = 285.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.06x = 501.54 × 285.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.06x = 143,370.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,370.22/335.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.89

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