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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.29, 464.37 and 262.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.29, 464.37 and 262.51 is: 361.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.29 : 464.37 = 262.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.29/464.37 = 262.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.29x = 464.37 × 262.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.29x = 121,898.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,898.13/337.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.41

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