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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.64, 502.96 and 277.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.64, 502.96 and 277.24 is: 416.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.64 : 502.96 = 277.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.64/502.96 = 277.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.64x = 502.96 × 277.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.64x = 139,438.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,438.12/334.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.68

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