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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.25, 503.61 and 275.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.25, 503.61 and 275.32 is: 412.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.25 : 503.61 = 275.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.25/503.61 = 275.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.25x = 503.61 × 275.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.25x = 138,653.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,653.91/336.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.35

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