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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.67, 464.87 and 294.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.67, 464.87 and 294.01 is: 404.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.67 : 464.87 = 294.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.67/464.87 = 294.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.67x = 464.87 × 294.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.67x = 136,676.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,676.00/337.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.76

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