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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.70, 502.62 and 317.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.70, 502.62 and 317.38 is: 476.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.70 : 502.62 = 317.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.70/502.62 = 317.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.70x = 502.62 × 317.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.70x = 159,521.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,521.54/334.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.61

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