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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.61, 505.28 and 267.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.61, 505.28 and 267.64 is: 401.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.61 : 505.28 = 267.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.61/505.28 = 267.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.61x = 505.28 × 267.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.61x = 135,233.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,233.14/336.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.75

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