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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.36, 761.04 and 336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.36, 761.04 and 336 is: 504

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.36 : 761.04 = 336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.36/761.04 = 336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.36x = 761.04 × 336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.36x = 255,709.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,709.44/507.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504

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