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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.92, 461.40 and 275.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.92, 461.40 and 275.60 is: 380.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.92 : 461.40 = 275.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.92/461.40 = 275.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.92x = 461.40 × 275.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.92x = 127,161.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,161.96/333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.81

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