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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.72, 503.26 and 250.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.72, 503.26 and 250.60 is: 375.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.72 : 503.26 = 250.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.72/503.26 = 250.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.72x = 503.26 × 250.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.72x = 126,116.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,116.96/335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.66

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