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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333, 459.54 and 267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333, 459.54 and 267.72 is: 369.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333 : 459.54 = 267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333/459.54 = 267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333x = 459.54 × 267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333x = 123,028.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,028.05/333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.45

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