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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.15, 503.85 and 254.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.15, 503.85 and 254.73 is: 381.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.15 : 503.85 = 254.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.15/503.85 = 254.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.15x = 503.85 × 254.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.15x = 128,345.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,345.71/336.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.81

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