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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.56, 502.32 and 253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.56, 502.32 and 253.92 is: 381.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.56 : 502.32 = 253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.56/502.32 = 253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.56x = 502.32 × 253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.56x = 127,549.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,549.09/334.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.24

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