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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.94, 501.59 and 289.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.94, 501.59 and 289.58 is: 433.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.94 : 501.59 = 289.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.94/501.59 = 289.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.94x = 501.59 × 289.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.94x = 145,248.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,248.65/334.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.66

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