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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.68, 502.02 and 277.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.68, 502.02 and 277.56 is: 416.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.68 : 502.02 = 277.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.68/502.02 = 277.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.68x = 502.02 × 277.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.68x = 139,340.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,340.67/334.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.34

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