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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.76, 505.50 and 269.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.76, 505.50 and 269.08 is: 403.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.76 : 505.50 = 269.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.76/505.50 = 269.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.76x = 505.50 × 269.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.76x = 136,019.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,019.94/336.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.91

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