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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.84, 501.54 and 302.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.84, 501.54 and 302.92 is: 453.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.84 : 501.54 = 302.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.84/501.54 = 302.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.84x = 501.54 × 302.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.84x = 151,926.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,926.50/334.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.73

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