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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.33, 503.37 and 288.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.33, 503.37 and 288.81 is: 432.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.33 : 503.37 = 288.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.33/503.37 = 288.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.33x = 503.37 × 288.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.33x = 145,378.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,378.29/336.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.25

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