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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.86, 502.43 and 304.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.86, 502.43 and 304.40 is: 456.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.86 : 502.43 = 304.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.86/502.43 = 304.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.86x = 502.43 × 304.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.86x = 152,935.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,935.66/334.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.72

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