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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.64, 465.62 and 287.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.64, 465.62 and 287.82 is: 396.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.64 : 465.62 = 287.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.64/465.62 = 287.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.64x = 465.62 × 287.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.64x = 134,013.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,013.31/337.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.92

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