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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.01, 463.55 and 298.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.01, 463.55 and 298.94 is: 411.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.01 : 463.55 = 298.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.01/463.55 = 298.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.01x = 463.55 × 298.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.01x = 138,572.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,572.14/337.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.18

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