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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.42, 598.14 and 334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.42, 598.14 and 334.32 is: 500.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.42 : 598.14 = 334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.42/598.14 = 334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.42x = 598.14 × 334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.42x = 199,970.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,970.16/399.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.65

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