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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.73, 501.89 and 247.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.73, 501.89 and 247.25 is: 370.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.73 : 501.89 = 247.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.73/501.89 = 247.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.73x = 501.89 × 247.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.73x = 124,088.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,088.56/334.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.72

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