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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.50, 502.32 and 273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.50, 502.32 and 273.12 is: 410.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.50 : 502.32 = 273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.50/502.32 = 273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.50x = 502.32 × 273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.50x = 137,193.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,193.64/334.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.15

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