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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.25, 503.06 and 254.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.25, 503.06 and 254.25 is: 381.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.25 : 503.06 = 254.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.25/503.06 = 254.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.25x = 503.06 × 254.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.25x = 127,901.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,901.73/335.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.51

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