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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.96, 507.60 and 252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.96, 507.60 and 252 is: 379.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.96 : 507.60 = 252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.96/507.60 = 252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.96x = 507.60 × 252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.96x = 127,915.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,915.20/336.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.62

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