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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.09, 465.39 and 267.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.09, 465.39 and 267.43 is: 369.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.09 : 465.39 = 267.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.09/465.39 = 267.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.09x = 465.39 × 267.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.09x = 124,455.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,455.58/337.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.21

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