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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.83, 501.69 and 253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.83, 501.69 and 253.56 is: 379.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.83 : 501.69 = 253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.83/501.69 = 253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.83x = 501.69 × 253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.83x = 127,208.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,208.52/334.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.92

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