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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.22, 501.49 and 253.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.22, 501.49 and 253.55 is: 380.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.22 : 501.49 = 253.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.22/501.49 = 253.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.22x = 501.49 × 253.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.22x = 127,152.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,152.79/334.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.45

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