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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.96, 504.76 and 264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.96, 504.76 and 264.60 is: 396.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.96 : 504.76 = 264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.96/504.76 = 264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.96x = 504.76 × 264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.96x = 133,559.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,559.50/336.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.37

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