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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.65, 502.29 and 332.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.65, 502.29 and 332.85 is: 499.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.65 : 502.29 = 332.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.65/502.29 = 332.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.65x = 502.29 × 332.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.65x = 167,187.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,187.23/334.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.59

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