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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.48, 504 and 264.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.48, 504 and 264.12 is: 395.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.48 : 504 = 264.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.48/504 = 264.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.48x = 504 × 264.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.48x = 133,116.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,116.48/336.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.61

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