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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.40, 458.28 and 276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.40, 458.28 and 276.24 is: 380.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.40 : 458.28 = 276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.40/458.28 = 276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.40x = 458.28 × 276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.40x = 126,595.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,595.27/332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.85

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