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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.72, 465.60 and 313.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.72, 465.60 and 313.96 is: 432.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.72 : 465.60 = 313.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.72/465.60 = 313.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.72x = 465.60 × 313.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.72x = 146,179.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,179.78/337.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.84

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