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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.17, 503.96 and 191.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.17, 503.96 and 191.79 is: 287.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.17 : 503.96 = 191.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.17/503.96 = 191.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.17x = 503.96 × 191.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.17x = 96,653.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,653.53/336.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.52

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