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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.25, 465 and 274.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.25, 465 and 274.95 is: 379.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.25 : 465 = 274.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.25/465 = 274.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.25x = 465 × 274.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.25x = 127,851.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,851.75/337.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.10

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