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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.70, 502.64 and 289.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.70, 502.64 and 289.79 is: 435.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.70 : 502.64 = 289.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.70/502.64 = 289.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.70x = 502.64 × 289.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.70x = 145,660.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,660.05/334.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.20

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