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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.60, 501.74 and 284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.60, 501.74 and 284.80 is: 425.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.60 : 501.74 = 284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.60/501.74 = 284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.60x = 501.74 × 284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.60x = 142,895.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,895.55/335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.79

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