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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.40, 504.65 and 294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.40, 504.65 and 294.20 is: 440.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.40 : 504.65 = 294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.40/504.65 = 294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.40x = 504.65 × 294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.40x = 148,466.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,466.24/337.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.04

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