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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.91, 502.77 and 253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.91, 502.77 and 253.44 is: 379.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.91 : 502.77 = 253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.91/502.77 = 253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.91x = 502.77 × 253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.91x = 127,422.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,422.03/335.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.33

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