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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.11, 501.94 and 249.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.11, 501.94 and 249.43 is: 373.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.11 : 501.94 = 249.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.11/501.94 = 249.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.11x = 501.94 × 249.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.11x = 125,198.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,198.89/335.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.61

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