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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.96, 504.63 and 283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.96, 504.63 and 283.50 is: 424.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.96 : 504.63 = 283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.96/504.63 = 283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.96x = 504.63 × 283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.96x = 143,062.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,062.61/336.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.57

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