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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.67, 465.43 and 263.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.67, 465.43 and 263.85 is: 363.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.67 : 465.43 = 263.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.67/465.43 = 263.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.67x = 465.43 × 263.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.67x = 122,802.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,802.39/337.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.68

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