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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.66, 458.13 and 276.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.66, 458.13 and 276.58 is: 382.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.66 : 458.13 = 276.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.66/458.13 = 276.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.66x = 458.13 × 276.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.66x = 126,709.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,709.60/331.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.05

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