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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.72, 459.42 and 274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.72, 459.42 and 274.80 is: 378.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.72 : 459.42 = 274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.72/459.42 = 274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.72x = 459.42 × 274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.72x = 126,248.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,248.62/333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.31

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