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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.06, 501.61 and 254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.06, 501.61 and 254.22 is: 380.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.06 : 501.61 = 254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.06/501.61 = 254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.06x = 501.61 × 254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.06x = 127,519.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,519.29/335.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.59

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