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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.69, 464.84 and 293.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.69, 464.84 and 293.95 is: 404.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.69 : 464.84 = 293.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.69/464.84 = 293.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.69x = 464.84 × 293.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.69x = 136,639.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,639.72/337.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.63

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