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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.79, 465.03 and 294.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.79, 465.03 and 294.10 is: 404.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.79 : 465.03 = 294.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.79/465.03 = 294.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.79x = 465.03 × 294.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.79x = 136,764.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,764.16/337.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.88

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