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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.42, 504.59 and 268.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.42, 504.59 and 268.76 is: 403.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.42 : 504.59 = 268.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.42/504.59 = 268.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.42x = 504.59 × 268.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.42x = 135,609.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,609.74/336.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.09

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