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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.77, 504.24 and 285.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.77, 504.24 and 285.13 is: 426.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.77 : 504.24 = 285.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.77/504.24 = 285.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.77x = 504.24 × 285.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.77x = 143,773.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,773.95/336.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.92

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