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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.19, 464.24 and 287.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.19, 464.24 and 287.87 is: 396.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.19 : 464.24 = 287.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.19/464.24 = 287.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.19x = 464.24 × 287.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.19x = 133,639.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,639.17/337.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.34

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