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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.27, 500.97 and 290.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.27, 500.97 and 290.75 is: 435.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.27 : 500.97 = 290.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.27/500.97 = 290.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.27x = 500.97 × 290.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.27x = 145,657.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,657.03/334.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.75

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