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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.24, 662.94 and 334.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.24, 662.94 and 334.51 is: 501.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.24 : 662.94 = 334.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.24/662.94 = 334.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.24x = 662.94 × 334.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.24x = 221,760.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,760.06/442.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.45

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