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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334, 501 and 262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334, 501 and 262 is: 393

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334 : 501 = 262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334/501 = 262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334x = 501 × 262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334x = 131,262
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,262/334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393

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