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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.09, 457.86 and 276.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.09, 457.86 and 276.06 is: 380.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.09 : 457.86 = 276.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.09/457.86 = 276.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.09x = 457.86 × 276.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.09x = 126,396.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,396.83/332.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.62

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