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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.76, 504.24 and 249.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.76, 504.24 and 249.12 is: 374.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.76 : 504.24 = 249.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.76/504.24 = 249.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.76x = 504.24 × 249.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.76x = 125,616.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,616.27/335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.13

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