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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.52, 503.66 and 254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.52, 503.66 and 254.92 is: 381.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.52 : 503.66 = 254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.52/503.66 = 254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.52x = 503.66 × 254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.52x = 128,393.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,393.01/336.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.53

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