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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.83, 465.78 and 275.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.83, 465.78 and 275.55 is: 379.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.83 : 465.78 = 275.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.83/465.78 = 275.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.83x = 465.78 × 275.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.83x = 128,345.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,345.68/337.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.91

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