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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.32, 506.04 and 289.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.32, 506.04 and 289.56 is: 434.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.32 : 506.04 = 289.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.32/506.04 = 289.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.32x = 506.04 × 289.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.32x = 146,528.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,528.94/337.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.39

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