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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.35, 502.02 and 289.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.35, 502.02 and 289.87 is: 432.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.35 : 502.02 = 289.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.35/502.02 = 289.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.35x = 502.02 × 289.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.35x = 145,520.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,520.54/336.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.65

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