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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.24, 662.76 and 334.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.24, 662.76 and 334.16 is: 500.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.24 : 662.76 = 334.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.24/662.76 = 334.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.24x = 662.76 × 334.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.24x = 221,467.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,467.88/442.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.79

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