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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.33, 502.10 and 284.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.33, 502.10 and 284.63 is: 424.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.33 : 502.10 = 284.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.33/502.10 = 284.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.33x = 502.10 × 284.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.33x = 142,908.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,908.79/336.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.91

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