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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.40, 459.04 and 293.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.40, 459.04 and 293.92 is: 404.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.40 : 459.04 = 293.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.40/459.04 = 293.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.40x = 459.04 × 293.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.40x = 134,921.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,921.04/333.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.68

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