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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.12, 500.92 and 289

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.12, 500.92 and 289 is: 433.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.12 : 500.92 = 289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.12/500.92 = 289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.12x = 500.92 × 289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.12x = 144,765.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,765.88/334.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.28

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