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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.97, 463.84 and 290.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.97, 463.84 and 290.49 is: 399.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.97 : 463.84 = 290.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.97/463.84 = 290.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.97x = 463.84 × 290.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.97x = 134,742.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,742.66/336.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.87

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