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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.76, 506.28 and 265.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.76, 506.28 and 265.48 is: 399.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.76 : 506.28 = 265.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.76/506.28 = 265.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.76x = 506.28 × 265.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.76x = 134,407.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,407.21/336.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.12

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