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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.02, 504.63 and 282.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.02, 504.63 and 282.62 is: 424.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.02 : 504.63 = 282.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.02/504.63 = 282.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.02x = 504.63 × 282.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.02x = 142,618.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,618.53/336.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.43

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