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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.74, 504 and 244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.74, 504 and 244.96 is: 367.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.74 : 504 = 244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.74/504 = 244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.74x = 504 × 244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.74x = 123,459.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,459.84/335.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.72

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