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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.73, 504.79 and 240.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.73, 504.79 and 240.61 is: 360.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.73 : 504.79 = 240.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.73/504.79 = 240.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.73x = 504.79 × 240.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.73x = 121,457.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,457.52/336.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.70

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