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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.07, 463.53 and 291.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.07, 463.53 and 291.74 is: 402.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.07 : 463.53 = 291.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.07/463.53 = 291.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.07x = 463.53 × 291.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.07x = 135,230.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,230.24/336.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.39

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