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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.66, 456.75 and 275.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.66, 456.75 and 275.58 is: 380.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.66 : 456.75 = 275.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.66/456.75 = 275.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.66x = 456.75 × 275.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.66x = 125,871.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,871.17/330.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.67

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