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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.95, 459.27 and 303.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.95, 459.27 and 303.76 is: 416.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.95 : 459.27 = 303.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.95/459.27 = 303.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.95x = 459.27 × 303.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.95x = 139,507.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,507.86/334.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.50

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