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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.30, 504.14 and 332.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.30, 504.14 and 332.14 is: 500.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.30 : 504.14 = 332.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.30/504.14 = 332.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.30x = 504.14 × 332.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.30x = 167,445.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,445.06/334.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.88

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