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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.15, 503.62 and 292.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.15, 503.62 and 292.95 is: 438.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.15 : 503.62 = 292.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.15/503.62 = 292.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.15x = 503.62 × 292.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.15x = 147,534.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,534.75/336.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.90

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