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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.84, 465.42 and 278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.84, 465.42 and 278.44 is: 383.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.84 : 465.42 = 278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.84/465.42 = 278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.84x = 465.42 × 278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.84x = 129,591.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,591.54/337.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.59

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