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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.14, 502.21 and 276.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.14, 502.21 and 276.74 is: 415.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.14 : 502.21 = 276.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.14/502.21 = 276.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.14x = 502.21 × 276.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.14x = 138,979.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,979.08/334.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.93

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