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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.66, 466.41 and 267.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.66, 466.41 and 267.79 is: 369.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.66 : 466.41 = 267.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.66/466.41 = 267.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.66x = 466.41 × 267.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.66x = 124,899.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,899.93/337.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.90

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