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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.44, 502.34 and 290.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.44, 502.34 and 290.08 is: 434.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.44 : 502.34 = 290.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.44/502.34 = 290.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.44x = 502.34 × 290.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.44x = 145,716.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,716.28/335.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.41

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