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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.62, 503.85 and 264.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.62, 503.85 and 264.62 is: 396.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.62 : 503.85 = 264.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.62/503.85 = 264.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.62x = 503.85 × 264.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.62x = 133,328.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,328.79/336.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.08

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