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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.96, 506.94 and 289.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.96, 506.94 and 289.36 is: 434.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.96 : 506.94 = 289.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.96/506.94 = 289.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.96x = 506.94 × 289.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.96x = 146,688.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,688.16/337.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.04

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