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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.37, 465.45 and 275.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.37, 465.45 and 275.09 is: 379.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.37 : 465.45 = 275.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.37/465.45 = 275.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.37x = 465.45 × 275.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.37x = 128,041.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,041.09/337.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.53

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