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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.29, 465.03 and 278.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.29, 465.03 and 278.07 is: 383.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.29 : 465.03 = 278.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.29/465.03 = 278.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.29x = 465.03 × 278.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.29x = 129,310.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,310.89/337.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.38

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