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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.60, 463.86 and 277.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.60, 463.86 and 277.38 is: 382.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.60 : 463.86 = 277.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.60/463.86 = 277.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.60x = 463.86 × 277.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.60x = 128,665.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,665.49/336.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.25

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