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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.80, 503.55 and 299.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.80, 503.55 and 299.70 is: 450.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.80 : 503.55 = 299.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.80/503.55 = 299.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.80x = 503.55 × 299.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.80x = 150,913.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,913.94/334.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.76

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