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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.72, 464.94 and 293.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.72, 464.94 and 293.88 is: 404.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.72 : 464.94 = 293.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.72/464.94 = 293.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.72x = 464.94 × 293.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.72x = 136,636.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,636.57/337.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.59

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