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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.77, 502.66 and 249.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.77, 502.66 and 249.49 is: 373.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.77 : 502.66 = 249.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.77/502.66 = 249.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.77x = 502.66 × 249.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.77x = 125,406.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,406.76/335.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.49

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