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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.61, 466.04 and 263.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.61, 466.04 and 263.96 is: 364.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.61 : 466.04 = 263.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.61/466.04 = 263.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.61x = 466.04 × 263.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.61x = 123,012.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,012.27/337.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.36

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