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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.46, 503.91 and 296.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.46, 503.91 and 296.02 is: 442.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.46 : 503.91 = 296.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.46/503.91 = 296.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.46x = 503.91 × 296.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.46x = 149,167.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,167.44/337.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.03

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