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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.77, 502.74 and 284.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.77, 502.74 and 284.13 is: 425.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.77 : 502.74 = 284.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.77/502.74 = 284.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.77x = 502.74 × 284.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.77x = 142,843.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,843.52/335.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.42

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