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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.73, 504.07 and 271.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.73, 504.07 and 271.12 is: 405.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.73 : 504.07 = 271.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.73/504.07 = 271.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.73x = 504.07 × 271.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.73x = 136,663.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,663.46/336.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.85

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