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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.39, 502.13 and 312.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.39, 502.13 and 312.79 is: 469.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.39 : 502.13 = 312.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.39/502.13 = 312.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.39x = 502.13 × 312.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.39x = 157,061.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,061.24/334.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.69

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