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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.23, 504.26 and 333.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.23, 504.26 and 333.33 is: 502.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.23 : 504.26 = 333.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.23/504.26 = 333.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.23x = 504.26 × 333.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.23x = 168,084.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,084.99/334.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.90

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