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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.07, 465.07 and 292.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.07, 465.07 and 292.74 is: 403.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.07 : 465.07 = 292.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.07/465.07 = 292.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.07x = 465.07 × 292.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.07x = 136,143.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,143.86/337.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.90

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