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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.89, 502.74 and 333.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.89, 502.74 and 333.41 is: 500.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.89 : 502.74 = 333.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.89/502.74 = 333.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.89x = 502.74 × 333.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.89x = 167,616.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,616.03/334.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.51

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