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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.65, 500.02 and 294.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.65, 500.02 and 294.55 is: 440.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.65 : 500.02 = 294.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.65/500.02 = 294.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.65x = 500.02 × 294.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.65x = 147,280.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,280.89/334.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.10

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