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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.46, 505.81 and 276.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.46, 505.81 and 276.04 is: 414.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.46 : 505.81 = 276.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.46/505.81 = 276.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.46x = 505.81 × 276.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.46x = 139,623.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,623.79/336.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.98

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