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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.32, 500.94 and 265.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.32, 500.94 and 265.48 is: 397.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.32 : 500.94 = 265.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.32/500.94 = 265.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.32x = 500.94 × 265.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.32x = 132,989.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,989.55/334.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.79

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