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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.63, 456.01 and 278.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.63, 456.01 and 278.45 is: 384.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.63 : 456.01 = 278.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.63/456.01 = 278.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.63x = 456.01 × 278.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.63x = 126,975.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,975.98/330.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.04

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