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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.94, 501.72 and 261.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.94, 501.72 and 261.74 is: 392.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.94 : 501.72 = 261.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.94/501.72 = 261.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.94x = 501.72 × 261.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.94x = 131,317.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,317.68/334.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.07

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