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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.13, 501.23 and 295.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.13, 501.23 and 295.96 is: 443.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.13 : 501.23 = 295.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.13/501.23 = 295.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.13x = 501.23 × 295.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.13x = 148,344.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,344.03/334.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.97

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