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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.36, 536.78 and 336.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.36, 536.78 and 336.70 is: 464.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.36 : 536.78 = 336.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.36/536.78 = 336.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.36x = 536.78 × 336.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.36x = 180,733.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,733.83/389.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.18

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