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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.67, 505.33 and 279.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.67, 505.33 and 279.26 is: 419.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.67 : 505.33 = 279.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.67/505.33 = 279.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.67x = 505.33 × 279.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.67x = 141,118.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,118.46/336.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.17

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