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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.54, 463.74 and 253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.54, 463.74 and 253.08 is: 348.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.54 : 463.74 = 253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.54/463.74 = 253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.54x = 463.74 × 253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.54x = 117,363.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,363.32/336.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.74

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