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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.76, 460.30 and 290

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.76, 460.30 and 290 is: 399.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.76 : 460.30 = 290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.76/460.30 = 290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.76x = 460.30 × 290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.76x = 133,487
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,487/333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.95

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