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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.76, 503.94 and 295.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.76, 503.94 and 295.51 is: 442.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.76 : 503.94 = 295.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.76/503.94 = 295.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.76x = 503.94 × 295.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.76x = 148,919.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,919.31/336.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.21

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