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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.03, 500.51 and 265.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.03, 500.51 and 265.37 is: 397.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.03 : 500.51 = 265.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.03/500.51 = 265.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.03x = 500.51 × 265.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.03x = 132,820.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,820.34/334.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.64

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