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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.74, 502.61 and 291.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.74, 502.61 and 291.68 is: 437.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.74 : 502.61 = 291.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.74/502.61 = 291.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.74x = 502.61 × 291.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.74x = 146,597.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,597.31/334.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.94

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