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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.14, 465.02 and 274.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.14, 465.02 and 274.97 is: 379.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.14 : 465.02 = 274.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.14/465.02 = 274.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.14x = 465.02 × 274.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.14x = 127,866.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,866.55/337.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.27

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