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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.79, 502.76 and 253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.79, 502.76 and 253.28 is: 379.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.79 : 502.76 = 253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.79/502.76 = 253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.79x = 502.76 × 253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.79x = 127,338.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,338.43/335.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.22

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