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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.98, 465.90 and 275.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.98, 465.90 and 275.58 is: 379.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.98 : 465.90 = 275.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.98/465.90 = 275.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.98x = 465.90 × 275.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.98x = 128,392.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,392.72/337.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.88

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