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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.91, 504.95 and 334.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.91, 504.95 and 334.29 is: 502.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.91 : 504.95 = 334.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.91/504.95 = 334.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.91x = 504.95 × 334.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.91x = 168,799.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,799.74/335.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.51

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