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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337, 464.02 and 295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337, 464.02 and 295.32 is: 406.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337 : 464.02 = 295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337/464.02 = 295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337x = 464.02 × 295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337x = 137,034.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,034.39/337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.63

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