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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.96, 465.96 and 275.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.96, 465.96 and 275.73 is: 380.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.96 : 465.96 = 275.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.96/465.96 = 275.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.96x = 465.96 × 275.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.96x = 128,479.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,479.15/337.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.16

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