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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.92, 504.39 and 294.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.92, 504.39 and 294.78 is: 443.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.92 : 504.39 = 294.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.92/504.39 = 294.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.92x = 504.39 × 294.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.92x = 148,684.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,684.08/334.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.94

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