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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.20, 505.20 and 289.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.20, 505.20 and 289.20 is: 433.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.20 : 505.20 = 289.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.20/505.20 = 289.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.20x = 505.20 × 289.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.20x = 146,103.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,103.84/337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.29

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