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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.93, 501.80 and 293.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.93, 501.80 and 293.33 is: 439.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.93 : 501.80 = 293.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.93/501.80 = 293.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.93x = 501.80 × 293.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.93x = 147,191.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,191.27/334.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.48

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