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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.40, 465.82 and 267.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.40, 465.82 and 267.74 is: 369.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.40 : 465.82 = 267.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.40/465.82 = 267.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.40x = 465.82 × 267.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.40x = 124,718.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,718.65/337.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.65

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