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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.33, 503.67 and 258.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.33, 503.67 and 258.72 is: 387.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.33 : 503.67 = 258.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.33/503.67 = 258.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.33x = 503.67 × 258.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.33x = 130,309.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,309.50/336.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.45

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