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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.80, 466.38 and 275.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.80, 466.38 and 275.78 is: 380.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.80 : 466.38 = 275.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.80/466.38 = 275.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.80x = 466.38 × 275.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.80x = 128,618.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,618.28/337.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.75

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