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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.68, 499.36 and 293.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.68, 499.36 and 293.64 is: 438.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.68 : 499.36 = 293.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.68/499.36 = 293.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.68x = 499.36 × 293.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.68x = 146,632.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,632.07/334.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.13

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