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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.22, 603.27 and 334.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.22, 603.27 and 334.18 is: 501.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.22 : 603.27 = 334.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.22/603.27 = 334.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.22x = 603.27 × 334.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.22x = 201,598.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,598.01/402.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.22

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