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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.17, 458.06 and 276.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.17, 458.06 and 276.89 is: 381.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.17 : 458.06 = 276.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.17/458.06 = 276.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.17x = 458.06 × 276.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.17x = 126,828.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,828.56/332.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.82

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