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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.08, 499.20 and 276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.08, 499.20 and 276.48 is: 413.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.08 : 499.20 = 276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.08/499.20 = 276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.08x = 499.20 × 276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.08x = 138,018.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,018.82/334.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.13

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