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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330, 454.32 and 277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330, 454.32 and 277.20 is: 381.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330 : 454.32 = 277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330/454.32 = 277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330x = 454.32 × 277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330x = 125,937.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,937.50/330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.63

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