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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.08, 502.20 and 253.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.08, 502.20 and 253.69 is: 380.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.08 : 502.20 = 253.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.08/502.20 = 253.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.08x = 502.20 × 253.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.08x = 127,403.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,403.12/335.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.22

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