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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.18, 504.72 and 290.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.18, 504.72 and 290.82 is: 436.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.18 : 504.72 = 290.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.18/504.72 = 290.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.18x = 504.72 × 290.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.18x = 146,782.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,782.67/336.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.62

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