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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.77, 456.13 and 284.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.77, 456.13 and 284.30 is: 392.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.77 : 456.13 = 284.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.77/456.13 = 284.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.77x = 456.13 × 284.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.77x = 129,678.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,678.19/330.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.05

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