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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.02, 460.76 and 277.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.02, 460.76 and 277.68 is: 383.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.02 : 460.76 = 277.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.02/460.76 = 277.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.02x = 460.76 × 277.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.02x = 127,942.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,942.45/334.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.04

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