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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.11, 456.12 and 275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.11, 456.12 and 275.76 is: 379.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.11 : 456.12 = 275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.11/456.12 = 275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.11x = 456.12 × 275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.11x = 125,779.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,779.65/331.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.87

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