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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.64, 462.70 and 293.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.64, 462.70 and 293.64 is: 406.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.64 : 462.70 = 293.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.64/462.70 = 293.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.64x = 462.70 × 293.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.64x = 135,867.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,867.23/334.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.01

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