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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.05, 501.21 and 268.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.05, 501.21 and 268.98 is: 403.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.05 : 501.21 = 268.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.05/501.21 = 268.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.05x = 501.21 × 268.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.05x = 134,815.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,815.47/334.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.58

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