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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.44, 465.43 and 293.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.44, 465.43 and 293.09 is: 404.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.44 : 465.43 = 293.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.44/465.43 = 293.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.44x = 465.43 × 293.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.44x = 136,412.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,412.88/337.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.26

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