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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.64, 502.57 and 291.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.64, 502.57 and 291.61 is: 437.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.64 : 502.57 = 291.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.64/502.57 = 291.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.64x = 502.57 × 291.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.64x = 146,555.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,555.43/334.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.95

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