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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.92, 502.80 and 254.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.92, 502.80 and 254.56 is: 381.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.92 : 502.80 = 254.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.92/502.80 = 254.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.92x = 502.80 × 254.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.92x = 127,992.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,992.77/335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.02

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