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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.91, 466.97 and 279.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.91, 466.97 and 279.59 is: 386.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.91 : 466.97 = 279.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.91/466.97 = 279.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.91x = 466.97 × 279.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.91x = 130,556.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,556.41/337.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.37

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