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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.13, 504.20 and 286.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.13, 504.20 and 286.93 is: 430.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.13 : 504.20 = 286.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.13/504.20 = 286.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.13x = 504.20 × 286.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.13x = 144,670.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,670.11/336.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.40

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