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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.85, 504.59 and 334.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.85, 504.59 and 334.76 is: 498.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.85 : 504.59 = 334.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.85/504.59 = 334.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.85x = 504.59 × 334.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.85x = 168,912.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,912.35/338.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.49

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