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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.27, 503.49 and 284.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.27, 503.49 and 284.63 is: 426.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.27 : 503.49 = 284.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.27/503.49 = 284.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.27x = 503.49 × 284.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.27x = 143,308.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,308.36/336.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.17

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