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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.61, 465.50 and 290.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.61, 465.50 and 290.90 is: 401.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.61 : 465.50 = 290.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.61/465.50 = 290.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.61x = 465.50 × 290.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.61x = 135,413.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,413.95/337.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.10

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