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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.91, 502.36 and 291.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.91, 502.36 and 291.44 is: 437.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.91 : 502.36 = 291.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.91/502.36 = 291.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.91x = 502.36 × 291.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.91x = 146,404.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,404.56/334.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.15

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