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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.30, 455.84 and 274.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.30, 455.84 and 274.94 is: 379.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.30 : 455.84 = 274.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.30/455.84 = 274.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.30x = 455.84 × 274.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.30x = 125,328.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,328.65/330.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.44

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