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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.14, 502.36 and 253.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.14, 502.36 and 253.74 is: 380.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.14 : 502.36 = 253.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.14/502.36 = 253.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.14x = 502.36 × 253.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.14x = 127,468.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,468.83/335.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.35

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