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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.77, 504.02 and 253.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.77, 504.02 and 253.76 is: 380.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.77 : 504.02 = 253.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.77/504.02 = 253.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.77x = 504.02 × 253.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.77x = 127,898.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,898.23/335.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.91

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