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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.51, 464.58 and 287.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.51, 464.58 and 287.30 is: 396.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.51 : 464.58 = 287.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.51/464.58 = 287.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.51x = 464.58 × 287.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.51x = 133,471.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,471.51/336.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.63

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