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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.39, 503.69 and 254.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.39, 503.69 and 254.79 is: 382.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.39 : 503.69 = 254.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.39/503.69 = 254.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.39x = 503.69 × 254.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.39x = 128,333.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,333.90/335.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.65

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