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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.04, 690.26 and 334.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.04, 690.26 and 334.19 is: 461.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.04 : 690.26 = 334.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.04/690.26 = 334.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.04x = 690.26 × 334.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.04x = 230,678.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,678.04/500.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.32

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