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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.32, 465.39 and 293.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.32, 465.39 and 293.58 is: 405.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.32 : 465.39 = 293.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.32/465.39 = 293.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.32x = 465.39 × 293.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.32x = 136,629.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,629.20/337.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.04

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