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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.62, 502.18 and 269.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.62, 502.18 and 269.77 is: 404.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.62 : 502.18 = 269.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.62/502.18 = 269.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.62x = 502.18 × 269.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.62x = 135,473.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,473.10/334.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.86

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