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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.14, 501.20 and 295.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.14, 501.20 and 295.26 is: 442.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.14 : 501.20 = 295.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.14/501.20 = 295.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.14x = 501.20 × 295.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.14x = 147,984.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,984.31/334.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.88

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