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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.28, 505.12 and 292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.28, 505.12 and 292 is: 437.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.28 : 505.12 = 292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.28/505.12 = 292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.28x = 505.12 × 292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.28x = 147,495.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,495.04/337.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.31

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