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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.13, 639.54 and 336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.13, 639.54 and 336 is: 503.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.13 : 639.54 = 336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.13/639.54 = 336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.13x = 639.54 × 336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.13x = 214,885.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,885.44/427.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.10

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