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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.88, 501.96 and 266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.88, 501.96 and 266.96 is: 400.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.88 : 501.96 = 266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.88/501.96 = 266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.88x = 501.96 × 266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.88x = 134,003.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,003.24/334.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.15

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