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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.73, 501.36 and 276.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.73, 501.36 and 276.29 is: 413.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.73 : 501.36 = 276.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.73/501.36 = 276.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.73x = 501.36 × 276.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.73x = 138,520.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,520.75/334.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.83

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