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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.72, 463.56 and 292.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.72, 463.56 and 292.88 is: 403.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.72 : 463.56 = 292.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.72/463.56 = 292.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.72x = 463.56 × 292.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.72x = 135,767.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,767.45/336.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.21

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