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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.65, 458.55 and 276.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.65, 458.55 and 276.39 is: 382.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.65 : 458.55 = 276.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.65/458.55 = 276.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.65x = 458.55 × 276.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.65x = 126,738.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,738.63/331.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.15

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