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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.57, 504.32 and 264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.57, 504.32 and 264.75 is: 396.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.57 : 504.32 = 264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.57/504.32 = 264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.57x = 504.32 × 264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.57x = 133,517.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,517.40/336.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.70

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