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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.23, 501.65 and 279.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.23, 501.65 and 279.72 is: 419.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.23 : 501.65 = 279.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.23/501.65 = 279.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.23x = 501.65 × 279.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.23x = 140,320.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,320.14/334.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.83

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