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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.72, 504.39 and 245.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.72, 504.39 and 245.61 is: 367.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.72 : 504.39 = 245.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.72/504.39 = 245.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.72x = 504.39 × 245.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.72x = 123,883.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,883.23/336.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.91

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