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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.71, 500.63 and 270.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.71, 500.63 and 270.63 is: 404.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.71 : 500.63 = 270.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.71/500.63 = 270.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.71x = 500.63 × 270.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.71x = 135,484.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,484.14/334.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.78

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