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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.14, 466.59 and 290.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.14, 466.59 and 290.67 is: 402.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.14 : 466.59 = 290.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.14/466.59 = 290.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.14x = 466.59 × 290.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.14x = 135,623.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,623.72/337.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.28

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