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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.74, 504.80 and 190.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.74, 504.80 and 190.58 is: 285.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.74 : 504.80 = 190.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.74/504.80 = 190.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.74x = 504.80 × 190.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.74x = 96,201.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,201.31/336.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.69

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