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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.53, 504.36 and 315.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.53, 504.36 and 315.77 is: 473.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.53 : 504.36 = 315.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.53/504.36 = 315.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.53x = 504.36 × 315.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.53x = 159,261.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,261.76/336.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.25

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