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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.58, 504.36 and 312.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.58, 504.36 and 312.27 is: 470.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.58 : 504.36 = 312.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.58/504.36 = 312.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.58x = 504.36 × 312.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.58x = 157,496.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,496.50/334.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.74

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