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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.95, 503.01 and 290.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.95, 503.01 and 290.04 is: 435.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.95 : 503.01 = 290.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.95/503.01 = 290.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.95x = 503.01 × 290.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.95x = 145,893.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,893.02/334.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.57

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