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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.64, 506.45 and 292.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.64, 506.45 and 292.10 is: 438.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.64 : 506.45 = 292.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.64/506.45 = 292.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.64x = 506.45 × 292.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.64x = 147,932.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,932.24/337.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.14

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