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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.54, 456.19 and 275.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.54, 456.19 and 275.18 is: 379.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.54 : 456.19 = 275.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.54/456.19 = 275.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.54x = 456.19 × 275.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.54x = 125,534.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,534.36/330.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.79

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