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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.28, 502.03 and 266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.28, 502.03 and 266.24 is: 399.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.28 : 502.03 = 266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.28/502.03 = 266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.28x = 502.03 × 266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.28x = 133,660.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,660.47/334.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.85

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