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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.94, 504.37 and 287.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.94, 504.37 and 287.74 is: 430.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.94 : 504.37 = 287.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.94/504.37 = 287.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.94x = 504.37 × 287.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.94x = 145,127.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,127.42/336.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.72

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