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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.18, 500.43 and 265.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.18, 500.43 and 265.06 is: 396.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.18 : 500.43 = 265.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.18/500.43 = 265.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.18x = 500.43 × 265.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.18x = 132,643.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,643.98/334.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.92

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