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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.01, 457.08 and 276.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.01, 457.08 and 276.65 is: 380.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.01 : 457.08 = 276.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.01/457.08 = 276.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.01x = 457.08 × 276.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.01x = 126,451.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,451.18/332.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.87

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