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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.63, 505.71 and 290.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.63, 505.71 and 290.50 is: 436.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.63 : 505.71 = 290.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.63/505.71 = 290.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.63x = 505.71 × 290.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.63x = 146,906.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,906.95/336.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.41

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