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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.75, 501.78 and 253.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.75, 501.78 and 253.96 is: 380.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.75 : 501.78 = 253.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.75/501.78 = 253.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.75x = 501.78 × 253.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.75x = 127,432.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,432.05/334.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.68

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