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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.84, 466.64 and 272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.84, 466.64 and 272.60 is: 376.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.84 : 466.64 = 272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.84/466.64 = 272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.84x = 466.64 × 272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.84x = 127,206.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,206.06/337.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.53

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