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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.80, 459.69 and 271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.80, 459.69 and 271.52 is: 373.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.80 : 459.69 = 271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.80/459.69 = 271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.80x = 459.69 × 271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.80x = 124,815.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,815.03/333.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.92

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