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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.58, 465.30 and 267.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.58, 465.30 and 267.51 is: 368.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.58 : 465.30 = 267.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.58/465.30 = 267.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.58x = 465.30 × 267.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.58x = 124,472.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,472.40/337.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.72

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