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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.74, 504.57 and 245.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.74, 504.57 and 245.01 is: 367.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.74 : 504.57 = 245.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.74/504.57 = 245.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.74x = 504.57 × 245.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.74x = 123,624.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,624.70/336.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.13

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