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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.92, 502.62 and 314.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.92, 502.62 and 314.76 is: 472.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.92 : 502.62 = 314.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.92/502.62 = 314.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.92x = 502.62 × 314.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.92x = 158,204.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,204.67/334.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.37

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