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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.72, 502 and 312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.72, 502 and 312 is: 467.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.72 : 502 = 312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.72/502 = 312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.72x = 502 × 312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.72x = 156,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,624/334.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.93

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