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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.24, 501.90 and 283.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.24, 501.90 and 283.88 is: 425.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.24 : 501.90 = 283.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.24/501.90 = 283.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.24x = 501.90 × 283.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.24x = 142,479.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,479.37/335.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.01

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