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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.58, 502.78 and 283.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.58, 502.78 and 283.86 is: 425.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.58 : 502.78 = 283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.58/502.78 = 283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.58x = 502.78 × 283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.58x = 142,719.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,719.13/335.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.29

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