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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.27, 501.99 and 283.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.27, 501.99 and 283.63 is: 424.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.27 : 501.99 = 283.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.27/501.99 = 283.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.27x = 501.99 × 283.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.27x = 142,379.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,379.42/335.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.67

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