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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.66, 460.89 and 278.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.66, 460.89 and 278.58 is: 384.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.66 : 460.89 = 278.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.66/460.89 = 278.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.66x = 460.89 × 278.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.66x = 128,394.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,394.74/333.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.81

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