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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.28, 464.52 and 290.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.28, 464.52 and 290.32 is: 399.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.28 : 464.52 = 290.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.28/464.52 = 290.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.28x = 464.52 × 290.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.28x = 134,859.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,859.45/337.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.84

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