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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.17, 503.52 and 277.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.17, 503.52 and 277.74 is: 416.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.17 : 503.52 = 277.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.17/503.52 = 277.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.17x = 503.52 × 277.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.17x = 139,847.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,847.64/336.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.01

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