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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.03, 501.41 and 253.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.03, 501.41 and 253.41 is: 379.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.03 : 501.41 = 253.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.03/501.41 = 253.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.03x = 501.41 × 253.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.03x = 127,061.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,061.04/335.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.26

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