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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.56, 462.77 and 287.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.56, 462.77 and 287.35 is: 395.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.56 : 462.77 = 287.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.56/462.77 = 287.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.56x = 462.77 × 287.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.56x = 132,978.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,978.26/336.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.11

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