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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.39, 463.53 and 257.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.39, 463.53 and 257.71 is: 355.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.39 : 463.53 = 257.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.39/463.53 = 257.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.39x = 463.53 × 257.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.39x = 119,454.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,454.96/336.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.10

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