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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.18, 504 and 317.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.18, 504 and 317.10 is: 475.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.18 : 504 = 317.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.18/504 = 317.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.18x = 504 × 317.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.18x = 159,818.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,818.40/336.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.40

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