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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.26, 500.97 and 293.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.26, 500.97 and 293.03 is: 439.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.26 : 500.97 = 293.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.26/500.97 = 293.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.26x = 500.97 × 293.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.26x = 146,799.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,799.24/334.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.18

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