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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.24, 503.69 and 316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.24, 503.69 and 316.26 is: 473.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.24 : 503.69 = 316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.24/503.69 = 316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.24x = 503.69 × 316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.24x = 159,295.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,295.42/336.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.76

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