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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.84, 460.44 and 292.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.84, 460.44 and 292.80 is: 403.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.84 : 460.44 = 292.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.84/460.44 = 292.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.84x = 460.44 × 292.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.84x = 134,816.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,816.83/333.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.84

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