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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.40, 465.24 and 288.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.40, 465.24 and 288.44 is: 397.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.40 : 465.24 = 288.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.40/465.24 = 288.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.40x = 465.24 × 288.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.40x = 134,193.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,193.83/337.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.73

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