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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.37, 502.64 and 252.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.37, 502.64 and 252.44 is: 377.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.37 : 502.64 = 252.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.37/502.64 = 252.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.37x = 502.64 × 252.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.37x = 126,883.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,883.93/336.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.22

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