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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.99, 465.36 and 288.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.99, 465.36 and 288.10 is: 396.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.99 : 465.36 = 288.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.99/465.36 = 288.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.99x = 465.36 × 288.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.99x = 134,070.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,070.22/337.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.67

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