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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.98, 504.53 and 296.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.98, 504.53 and 296.98 is: 443.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.98 : 504.53 = 296.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.98/504.53 = 296.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.98x = 504.53 × 296.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.98x = 149,834.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,834.24/337.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.32

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