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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.08, 500.70 and 252.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.08, 500.70 and 252.69 is: 378.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.08 : 500.70 = 252.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.08/500.70 = 252.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.08x = 500.70 × 252.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.08x = 126,521.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,521.88/334.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.72

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