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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.78, 502.98 and 254.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.78, 502.98 and 254.37 is: 381.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.78 : 502.98 = 254.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.78/502.98 = 254.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.78x = 502.98 × 254.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.78x = 127,943.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,943.02/335.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.04

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