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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.66, 465.78 and 275.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.66, 465.78 and 275.56 is: 380.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.66 : 465.78 = 275.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.66/465.78 = 275.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.66x = 465.78 × 275.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.66x = 128,350.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,350.34/337.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.12

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