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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.78, 504.88 and 279.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.78, 504.88 and 279.48 is: 418.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.78 : 504.88 = 279.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.78/504.88 = 279.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.78x = 504.88 × 279.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.78x = 141,103.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,103.86/336.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.98

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