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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.84, 504.96 and 306.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.84, 504.96 and 306.74 is: 459.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.84 : 504.96 = 306.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.84/504.96 = 306.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.84x = 504.96 × 306.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.84x = 154,891.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,891.43/336.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.84

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