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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334, 500.40 and 251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334, 500.40 and 251.20 is: 376.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334 : 500.40 = 251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334/500.40 = 251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334x = 500.40 × 251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334x = 125,700.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,700.48/334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.35

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