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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.71, 508.15 and 336.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.71, 508.15 and 336.71 is: 508.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.71 : 508.15 = 336.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.71/508.15 = 336.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.71x = 508.15 × 336.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.71x = 171,097.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,097.07/336.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.15

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