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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.60, 506.40 and 295.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.60, 506.40 and 295.12 is: 442.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.60 : 506.40 = 295.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.60/506.40 = 295.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.60x = 506.40 × 295.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.60x = 149,448.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,448.77/337.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.68

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