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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.12, 454.55 and 277.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.12, 454.55 and 277.88 is: 382.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.12 : 454.55 = 277.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.12/454.55 = 277.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.12x = 454.55 × 277.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.12x = 126,306.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,306.69/330.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.61

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