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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.22, 501.72 and 272.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.22, 501.72 and 272.66 is: 409.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.22 : 501.72 = 272.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.22/501.72 = 272.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.22x = 501.72 × 272.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.22x = 136,798.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,798.98/334.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.31

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