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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.72, 460.68 and 293.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.72, 460.68 and 293.38 is: 403.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.72 : 460.68 = 293.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.72/460.68 = 293.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.72x = 460.68 × 293.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.72x = 135,154.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,154.30/334.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.78

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