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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.57, 502.90 and 253.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.57, 502.90 and 253.24 is: 379.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.57 : 502.90 = 253.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.57/502.90 = 253.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.57x = 502.90 × 253.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.57x = 127,352.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,352.33/335.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.51

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