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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.49, 503.96 and 292.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.49, 503.96 and 292.01 is: 437.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.49 : 503.96 = 292.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.49/503.96 = 292.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.49x = 503.96 × 292.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.49x = 147,157.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,157.38/336.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.33

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