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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.78, 504.54 and 282.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.78, 504.54 and 282.06 is: 422.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.78 : 504.54 = 282.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.78/504.54 = 282.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.78x = 504.54 × 282.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.78x = 142,310.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,310.55/336.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.56

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