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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.82, 456.43 and 275.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.82, 456.43 and 275.47 is: 380.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.82 : 456.43 = 275.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.82/456.43 = 275.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.82x = 456.43 × 275.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.82x = 125,732.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,732.77/330.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.06

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