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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.12, 500.88 and 252.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.12, 500.88 and 252.76 is: 378.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.12 : 500.88 = 252.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.12/500.88 = 252.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.12x = 500.88 × 252.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.12x = 126,602.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,602.43/334.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.91

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