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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.71, 502.53 and 277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.71, 502.53 and 277.76 is: 417.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.71 : 502.53 = 277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.71/502.53 = 277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.71x = 502.53 × 277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.71x = 139,580.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,580.22/334.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.02

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