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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.44, 504.14 and 275.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.44, 504.14 and 275.32 is: 412.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.44 : 504.14 = 275.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.44/504.14 = 275.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.44x = 504.14 × 275.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.44x = 138,799.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,799.82/336.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.55

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