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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.04, 461.03 and 278.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.04, 461.03 and 278.69 is: 384.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.04 : 461.03 = 278.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.04/461.03 = 278.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.04x = 461.03 × 278.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.04x = 128,484.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,484.45/334.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.64

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