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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.36, 506.06 and 286.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.36, 506.06 and 286.36 is: 429.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.36 : 506.06 = 286.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.36/506.06 = 286.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.36x = 506.06 × 286.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.36x = 144,915.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,915.34/337.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.56

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