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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.08, 459.24 and 273.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.08, 459.24 and 273.86 is: 377.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.08 : 459.24 = 273.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.08/459.24 = 273.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.08x = 459.24 × 273.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.08x = 125,767.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,767.47/333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.59

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