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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.98, 604.40 and 334.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.98, 604.40 and 334.94 is: 502.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.98 : 604.40 = 334.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.98/604.40 = 334.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.98x = 604.40 × 334.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.98x = 202,433.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,433.04/402.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.35

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