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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.33, 455.61 and 274.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.33, 455.61 and 274.71 is: 378.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.33 : 455.61 = 274.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.33/455.61 = 274.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.33x = 455.61 × 274.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.33x = 125,160.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,160.62/330.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.90

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