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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.06, 503.07 and 254.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.06, 503.07 and 254.42 is: 381.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.06 : 503.07 = 254.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.06/503.07 = 254.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.06x = 503.07 × 254.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.06x = 127,991.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,991.07/335.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.99

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