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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.10, 501.68 and 289.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.10, 501.68 and 289.93 is: 432.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.10 : 501.68 = 289.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.10/501.68 = 289.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.10x = 501.68 × 289.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.10x = 145,452.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,452.08/336.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.76

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