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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.83, 502.09 and 334.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.83, 502.09 and 334.27 is: 498.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.83 : 502.09 = 334.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.83/502.09 = 334.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.83x = 502.09 × 334.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.83x = 167,831.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,831.11/336.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.27

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