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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.33, 463.71 and 274.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.33, 463.71 and 274.05 is: 377.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.33 : 463.71 = 274.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.33/463.71 = 274.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.33x = 463.71 × 274.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.33x = 127,079.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,079.73/336.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.84

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