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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.10, 503.18 and 290.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.10, 503.18 and 290.94 is: 434.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.10 : 503.18 = 290.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.10/503.18 = 290.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.10x = 503.18 × 290.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.10x = 146,395.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,395.19/337.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.28

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