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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.88, 502.86 and 255.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.88, 502.86 and 255.66 is: 382.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.88 : 502.86 = 255.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.88/502.86 = 255.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.88x = 502.86 × 255.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.88x = 128,561.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,561.19/335.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.76

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