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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.69, 465.53 and 263.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.69, 465.53 and 263.10 is: 362.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.69 : 465.53 = 263.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.69/465.53 = 263.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.69x = 465.53 × 263.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.69x = 122,479.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,479.63/337.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.70

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