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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.91, 465.75 and 254.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.91, 465.75 and 254.61 is: 350.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.91 : 465.75 = 254.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.91/465.75 = 254.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.91x = 465.75 × 254.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.91x = 118,584.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,584.61/337.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.94

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