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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.70, 502.05 and 253.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.70, 502.05 and 253.70 is: 380.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.70 : 502.05 = 253.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.70/502.05 = 253.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.70x = 502.05 × 253.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.70x = 127,370.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,370.09/334.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.55

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