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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.23, 500.32 and 275.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.23, 500.32 and 275.50 is: 412.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.23 : 500.32 = 275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.23/500.32 = 275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.23x = 500.32 × 275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.23x = 137,838.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,838.16/334.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.41

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