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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.68, 464.94 and 293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.68, 464.94 and 293.76 is: 404.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.68 : 464.94 = 293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.68/464.94 = 293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.68x = 464.94 × 293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.68x = 136,580.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,580.77/337.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.47

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