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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.13, 500.38 and 299.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.13, 500.38 and 299.90 is: 449.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.13 : 500.38 = 299.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.13/500.38 = 299.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.13x = 500.38 × 299.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.13x = 150,064.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,064.46/334.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.13

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