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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.14, 496.54 and 253.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.14, 496.54 and 253.91 is: 380.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.14 : 496.54 = 253.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.14/496.54 = 253.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.14x = 496.54 × 253.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.14x = 126,077.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,077.06/331.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.73

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