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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.40, 503.97 and 268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.40, 503.97 and 268 is: 401.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.40 : 503.97 = 268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.40/503.97 = 268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.40x = 503.97 × 268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.40x = 135,063.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,063.96/336.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.50

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