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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336, 503.28 and 254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336, 503.28 and 254.88 is: 381.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336 : 503.28 = 254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336/503.28 = 254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336x = 503.28 × 254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336x = 128,276.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,276.01/336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.77

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