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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.34, 458.93 and 292.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.34, 458.93 and 292.03 is: 402.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.34 : 458.93 = 292.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.34/458.93 = 292.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.34x = 458.93 × 292.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.34x = 134,020.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,020.91/333.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.06

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